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CE53 EJX

2003 Toyota RAV4

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

37,608 mi
Last recorded37,608 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 EJX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 37,608 miles

Underside heavily undersealed

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 37,599 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Underside heavily undersealed

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 126,811 miles

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Nov 2020 124,869 miles

Front Upper Coil spring corroded offside + nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened offside + nearside + slightly noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside + nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside + nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside + nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis offside + nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 124,869 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn offside + nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Coil spring corroded offside + nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened offside + nearside + slightly noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside + nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside + nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside + nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis offside + nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 120,917 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hoses at rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides dust covers corroding (5.3.2 (b))

underbody and components corroding

Fail 19 Nov 2019 120,917 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hoses at rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended did not release under tension; lubricated now ok (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides dust covers corroding (5.3.2 (b))

underbody and components corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2018 113,807 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 113,807 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 104,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 104,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 94,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 84,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 74,878 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 74,878 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 70,645 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)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 70,645 miles

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

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

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 5 Oct 2012 66,023 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 60,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (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 1 Oct 2010 56,011 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 56,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 51,761 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 46,448 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 37,793 miles

front pads worn low

Pass 15 Sep 2006 29,041 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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CE53 EJX is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE53 EJX, 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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CE53 EJX is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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