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CJ03 RAV

2016 Toyota RAV4

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests36 (28 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,541 mi
Last recorded143,541 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota RAV447,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ03 RAV
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

28 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 143,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2026 122,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 128,383 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 116,908 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to nub (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 106,282 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 106,282 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2024 111,796 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 111,796 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 110,643 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 110,643 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 90,856 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 68,392 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 108,140 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 106,002 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 48,965 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 42,796 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 102,307 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 102,307 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2019 34,678 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 94,697 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 94,426 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front tyres are only just above the limit.

Brake discs are corroding.

Headlamp lenses are discolouring.

Oil on engine.

Slight leak from rear exhaust silencer.

Some play in o/s front anti roll bar link.

Pass 11 Jul 2018 89,399 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 85,800 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 81,709 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 78,873 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 78,873 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 74,448 miles

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

both rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Jul 2013 70,078 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 63,818 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 63,732 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 56,726 miles

Offside rear tyre wall has cuts no cords exposed

Fail 8 Jul 2010 49,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 49,434 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 40,372 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 31,194 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 22,563 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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CJ03 RAV is a 2016 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 47,276 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 CJ03 RAV, 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 10 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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CJ03 RAV is a 2016 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 16 September 2016.

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