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CX53 OYE

2003 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,659 mi
Last recorded139,659 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 OYE
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 139,659 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

rear lower shocker mountings corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2022 139,653 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

rear lower shocker mountings corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 127,365 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 10 Nov 2021 127,361 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Nov 2020 119,035 miles

no rear seat at time of test

Fail 9 Nov 2020 119,035 miles

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

no rear seat at time of test

Pass 12 Nov 2019 109,943 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 108,252 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

sun visors not fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Feb 2019 108,252 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clap rusted (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

sun visors not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Dec 2017 102,467 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 95,403 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 88,150 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 81,354 miles

EML illuminated indicating a fault

high level stop light not working

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 3 Jan 2015 81,302 miles

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

EML illuminated indicating a fault

high level stop light not working

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2014 75,626 miles

EML light on dashboard indicating engine fault

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 70,611 miles

Engine management light on idicating an engine fault

Front brake discs worn beyond manufacturers minimum thickness.

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

Vehicle pulling slightly to the right under heavy braking.

Fail 3 Jan 2013 70,607 miles

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

Engine management light on idicating an engine fault

Front brake discs worn beyond manufacturers minimum thickness.

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

Vehicle pulling slightly to the right under heavy braking.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 66,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Jan 2011 61,572 miles

(5.1.1)The nearside rear seat has a child seat fitted which is preventing a full inspection of the adult harness fitted

(6.2.3)The offside front seat security is slightly reduced

(7.3C.2b)The engine speed measuring device did not register a signal and therefore a bypass has been carried out,and a subjective assessment used in conjunction with the vehicles tachometer

(8.2.2)The offside and the nearside wiper blades are splitting

(8.2.2)The offside wiper blade is leaving slight streaks behind in service through zone A of the windscreen

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Fail 11 Jan 2011 61,572 miles

(5.1.1)The nearside rear seat has a child seat fitted which is preventing a full inspection of the adult harness fitted

(6.2.3)The offside front seat security is slightly reduced

(7.3C.2b)The engine speed measuring device did not register a signal and therefore a bypass has been carried out,and a subjective assessment used in conjunction with the vehicles tachometer

(8.2.2)The offside and the nearside wiper blades are splitting

(8.2.2)The offside wiper blade is leaving slight streaks behind in service through zone A of the windscreen

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Pass 13 Jan 2010 57,825 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 57,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 56,049 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 51,417 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 42,397 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 37,039 miles

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

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

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 OYE is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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