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CF03 BVX

2003 Toyota RAV4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,693 mi
Last recorded152,693 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 BVX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 152,693 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 149,678 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 146,914 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 144,271 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small cut in boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust flange at rear very rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2021 141,516 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 141,516 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 139,091 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 136,380 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (front to rear pipe at the rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust rear box joint rusty but not leaking

Pass 17 Nov 2018 132,632 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s brake back plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount brackets n/s o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust joint in a rusty condition but secure at time of test

Fail 15 Nov 2018 132,628 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front n/s o/s hub bearings not tested due to brakes binding

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

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s brake back plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount brackets n/s o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust joint in a rusty condition but secure at time of test

Pass 21 Nov 2017 128,655 miles

all floor front and back slightly corroded

exhaust slightly deteriated on rear joint

Pass 5 Dec 2016 119,313 miles

slight play both front anti roll bar links

Pass 18 Dec 2015 110,693 miles

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2015 110,693 miles

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

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2014 101,724 miles

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

exhaust centre to tail pipe joints slightly corroded

rear chassis and floor around coil springs mounts slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2014 92,236 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 81,094 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 81,029 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 13 Jan 2012 75,047 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 75,046 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

engine management light on.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 69,301 miles

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

rear discs worn.

Pass 9 Jan 2010 61,214 miles

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

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

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

clutch faulty.

Pass 15 Jan 2009 52,272 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 52,272 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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CF03 BVX is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CF03 BVX, 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 CF03 BVX registered?

CF03 BVX is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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