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CH53 DAV

2003 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,341 mi
Last recorded99,341 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH53 DAV
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 99,341 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 99,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 97,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 94,764 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 92,665 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 92,665 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 89,857 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 86,887 miles

headlamps faded

Pass 18 Jul 2014 78,518 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 68,643 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 65,647 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 65,647 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 61,964 miles

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 6 Dec 2010 54,146 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 49,076 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 44,146 miles

'knock' from n/s front

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

wipers could be better

Fail 16 Dec 2008 44,146 miles

'knock' from n/s front

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers could be better

Pass 14 Dec 2007 38,251 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 38,250 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Dec 2006 34,214 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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CH53 DAV is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CH53 DAV, 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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CH53 DAV is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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