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CK53 BFX

2003 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

159,793 mi
Last recorded159,793 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 BFX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2025 159,793 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above rear spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above rear spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 150,117 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 140,839 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 140,837 miles

Offside Fuel tank insecure strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 129,801 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 129,801 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 119,890 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 119,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability track control arm bolt insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 112,693 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under components corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2020 112,690 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under components corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2019 107,170 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 107,164 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 96,758 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 86,522 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

centre and rear exhaust corroding

Pass 28 Oct 2016 77,082 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 75,241 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 75,241 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 72,077 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 68,086 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 63,214 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 58,240 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 58,240 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 52,970 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 45,563 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 45,563 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 39,624 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,496 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 79,292 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear 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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CK53 BFX is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 CK53 BFX, 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 CK53 BFX registered?

CK53 BFX is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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