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CT03 RGU

2003 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,047 mi
Last recorded55,047 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT03 RGU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 55,047 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 53,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source 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))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 51,525 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 51,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 49,321 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 49,321 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 47,495 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 44,291 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 41,703 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 40,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 38,552 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 34,784 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 29,161 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 25,536 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 21,402 miles

rear seats missing

Pass 14 Apr 2012 19,392 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 24 Mar 2011 18,270 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 17,189 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 15,314 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 13,037 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 10,864 miles

O/S/R seat missing, unable to test O/S/R seat belt.

Pass 20 Mar 2006 8,227 miles

Rear seats in rest position.

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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CT03 RGU is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 CT03 RGU, 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 CT03 RGU registered?

CT03 RGU is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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