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CA03 YLJ

2003 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

61,400 mi
Last recorded61,400 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 YLJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 61,400 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 60,901 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 60,455 miles

Central Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 60,009 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 59,592 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 58,974 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 58,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 57,701 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 56,688 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 55,511 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 53,846 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 52,062 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 49,800 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 49,800 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 47,402 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 45,050 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 42,787 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 38,377 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 35,581 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 31,488 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 26,977 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 22,323 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?

Based on 1,827,031 MOT tests across 166,014 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,112
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
166,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,391
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,816
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,079
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,023
position lamp(s) not working 15,294
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CA03 YLJ is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2003 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 78,172 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota RAV4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA03 YLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota RAV4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CA03 YLJ?

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What year was CA03 YLJ registered?

CA03 YLJ is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 14 July 2003.

Is CA03 YLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 YLJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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