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DA03 FXW

2003 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,266 mi
Last recorded112,266 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 FXW
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 112,266 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 108,573 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin REPLACEMENT ADVISED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 108,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective REPLACEMENT ADVISED (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin REPLACEMENT ADVISED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 104,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 104,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 100,023 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 94,507 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 91,951 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 86,615 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

hi-level stop light not working

Fail 9 Dec 2019 86,615 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

hi-level stop light not working

Pass 4 Dec 2018 77,593 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 69,125 miles

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

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 18 Nov 2016 62,761 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 59,935 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 55,725 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 55,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 52,972 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 49,352 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 49,352 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 45,905 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 41,512 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 34,031 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 26,975 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 26,975 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 19,069 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 12,315 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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DA03 FXW is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DA03 FXW, 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 DA03 FXW registered?

DA03 FXW is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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