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CX53 AHZ

2003 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,056 mi
Last recorded124,056 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 AHZ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 124,056 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 119,710 miles

clutch heavy,pedal rubber missing

exhaust corroded/heatshield loose

handbrake snatching

headlamps poor pattern/discoloured

inner sills+rear chassis corroded

management light on,emissions near limit

n/s/f+o/s/f abs wiring insecure/fouling

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r brake bind

rear seats removed

trailer wiring taped on

Fail 5 Nov 2015 119,686 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

clutch heavy,pedal rubber missing

exhaust corroded/heatshield loose

handbrake snatching

headlamps poor pattern/discoloured

inner sills+rear chassis corroded

management light on,emissions near limit

n/s/f+o/s/f abs wiring insecure/fouling

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r brake bind

rear seats removed

trailer wiring taped on

Pass 31 Oct 2014 114,145 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

driver seat slightly insecure

engine light on

Fail 28 Oct 2014 114,112 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

driver seat slightly insecure

engine light on

Pass 5 Nov 2013 108,355 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 108,355 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 98,810 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 98,810 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 86,469 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2010 73,471 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 62,387 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 51,913 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 37,244 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 17,420 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 AHZ is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AHZ, 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 AHZ registered?

CX53 AHZ is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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