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CF53 AOE

2003 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,914 mi
Last recorded130,914 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 AOE
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 130,914 miles

General corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Offside front inner and outer CV boots deteriorated

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 126,248 miles

Handbrake efficiency only just met

Offside front inner and outer CV boots deteriorated

Play in rear diff bush

Vehicle corroded throughout underside

Pass 26 Sep 2023 121,373 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 115,993 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Surface corrosion throughout underside

Pass 13 Sep 2021 108,091 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion throughout underside

Pass 30 Sep 2020 103,103 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 103,103 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 98,869 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 91,158 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 82,603 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 74,520 miles

Engine warning lamp on

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 66,701 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 66,701 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 57,995 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 49,502 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 41,483 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 33,377 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 26,663 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 19,679 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 17 Nov 2008 14,645 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 8,558 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 2,752 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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CF53 AOE is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CF53 AOE, 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 CF53 AOE registered?

CF53 AOE is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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