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CE53 UWZ

2003 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,249 mi
Last recorded104,249 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 UWZ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 104,249 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 102,295 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 100,209 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 100,209 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 97,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 93,728 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 28 Aug 2020 89,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 86,649 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 86,649 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 84,807 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 83,016 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 83,016 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 81,688 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 81,687 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 80,977 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 77,837 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2013 71,760 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s mirror missing

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 29 Aug 2013 71,760 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s mirror missing

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 7 Sep 2012 63,995 miles

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

n/s/f wimg mirror missing

Fail 29 Aug 2012 63,537 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

E.M.L light on

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

n/s/f wimg mirror missing

Pass 23 Aug 2011 59,341 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight cut o/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2010 51,617 miles

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

nsf mirror missing two others fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2009 46,262 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 38,942 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 31,496 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 28 Jun 2007 29,601 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 24,616 miles

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

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 UWZ is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UWZ, 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 CE53 UWZ registered?

CE53 UWZ is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is CE53 UWZ safe to buy?

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