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CSS 317

2003 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,209 mi
Last recorded124,209 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSS 317
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 124,209 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 120,321 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 117,268 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 112,824 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 109,360 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 106,328 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 103,920 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 99,875 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 95,659 miles

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

both front tyres perished and starting to wear low

Pass 16 Feb 2017 91,147 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 85,416 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 80,793 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 74,656 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 26 Jul 2012 67,217 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 63,396 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 59,302 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)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 52,003 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 40,637 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 33,072 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 27,716 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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CSS 317 is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CSS 317, 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 CSS 317 registered?

CSS 317 is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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