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CF53 DXP

2003 Toyota RAV4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

92,951 mi
Last recorded92,951 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 DXP
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2021 92,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor by rear crossmember and differential mountings in several areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember by rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 90,510 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 87,580 miles

Front fog lamp not working

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

slight corrosion and lots of dirt on underside

Fail 27 Aug 2019 87,580 miles

Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

slight corrosion and lots of dirt on underside

Pass 20 Aug 2018 84,532 miles

underside quite muddy

Pass 4 Sep 2017 80,214 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 80,213 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 75,288 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 75,288 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 70,346 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 63,520 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 63,520 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 57,202 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 50,651 miles

vehicle underside very muddy

Fail 10 Oct 2012 50,651 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 43,622 miles

slight surface corrosion and lots of dirt underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2010 36,805 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 32,118 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 26,005 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 26,005 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 19,008 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 19,008 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 12,250 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 DXP is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CF53 DXP, 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 CF53 DXP registered?

CF53 DXP is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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