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CU03 VHF

2003 Toyota RAV4

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

156,334 mi
Last recorded156,334 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 VHF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 156,334 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 142,475 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

rear seats full unable to inspect seat belts

Fail 2 Jul 2019 142,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

rear seats full unable to inspect seat belts

Pass 6 Jul 2018 130,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge but not showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 120,453 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 110,330 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 102,845 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack

Pass 9 Jul 2014 96,326 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 96,326 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 87,096 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 77,044 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 70,394 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 61,509 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 56,773 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 50,966 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 45,796 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 44,316 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 44,316 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 32,604 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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CU03 VHF is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Gold with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CU03 VHF, 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 CU03 VHF registered?

CU03 VHF is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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