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CX53 AFJ

2003 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

115,535 mi
Last recorded115,535 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 AFJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 May 2026 115,535 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 115,034 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 115,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 114,431 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 114,324 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Cross member has corrosion but not in an area of structural importance.

Rear Sub frame and suspension arms have surface corrosion.

Pass 24 Apr 2023 105,448 miles

Surface corrosion to the underside of this vehicle.

Pass 6 May 2022 102,532 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 102,526 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 99,417 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front more so on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 99,405 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front more so on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 93,832 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 82,558 miles

Full underside of car been wax oiled not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Apr 2018 77,314 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All four lower arm (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 77,314 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All four lower arm (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 69,350 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 63,495 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 55,503 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 55,503 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 54,411 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 52,610 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 52,610 miles

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 50,347 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 48,589 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 48,589 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 46,315 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 43,310 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 43,310 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 38,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 38,698 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 34,546 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 29,761 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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CX53 AFJ is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 CX53 AFJ, 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 CX53 AFJ registered?

CX53 AFJ is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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