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CE03 RUA

2003 Toyota RAV4

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,980 mi
Last recorded29,980 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 RUA
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 29,980 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded On BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened On BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 28,023 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front number plate cracked

rear number plate corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2023 26,902 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 25,969 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 25,027 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 24,286 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 23,540 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 22,324 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 21,357 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 21,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 20,283 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 19,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 19,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 18,362 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 17,143 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 16,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 13,981 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 12,898 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 12,898 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 11,461 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 10,305 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 8,992 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 7,311 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 5,838 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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CE03 RUA is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CE03 RUA, 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

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What year was CE03 RUA registered?

CE03 RUA is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is CE03 RUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 RUA shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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