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CE03 XLS

2003 Toyota RAV4

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

129,162 mi
Last recorded129,162 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 XLS
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 129,162 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavy surface corrosion front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule by fuel tank (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component minor leak from pump (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule by fuel tank (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 125,884 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 122,948 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 120,914 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 116,215 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 109,269 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 109,269 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 102,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 96,690 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 96,690 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 90,957 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 82,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 72,941 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 63,731 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 54,917 miles

power steering heavy.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 48,122 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 44,749 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 42,181 miles

rear tyres worn badly on outer edge but still legal at time of test

Pass 23 Nov 2007 36,173 miles

frt pads on limits

n/s frt tyre wearing

Pass 30 Nov 2006 30,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 26,385 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 XLS is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 XLS, 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.

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What year was CE03 XLS registered?

CE03 XLS is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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