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CX53 JXA

2003 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,914 mi
Last recorded138,914 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 138,914 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 133,864 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 131,811 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 127,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 127,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 118,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 118,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 116,616 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under body corroded ( rear suspension,n/s and o/s inner sills parts of the floor)

Fail 3 Aug 2021 116,613 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under body corroded ( rear suspension,n/s and o/s inner sills parts of the floor)

Pass 24 Jul 2020 114,355 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight stone chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 114,355 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight stone chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 111,910 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both feed to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 109,670 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 106,824 miles

fuel tank corroding

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake hoses x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear x 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills/chassis box sections corroding

Pass 28 Jul 2016 104,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel tank heavily corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres perishing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jul 2015 101,014 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel tank corroding

n/s/f tyre perishing

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 23 Jul 2014 96,276 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre perishing

n/s/r tyre perishing

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2013 92,836 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rear joint heavily corroded

n/s/f tyre wall beginning to perish

slight blow around exhaust front mounting bracket

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 6 Aug 2012 88,250 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rear joint corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2011 84,122 miles

exhaust rear joint corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2010 79,063 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 72,043 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 71,921 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 62,503 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 51,883 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 38,560 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 38,560 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 JXA is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JXA, 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 JXA registered?

CX53 JXA is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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