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DA53 ZHM

2003 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

160,846 mi
Last recorded160,846 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 ZHM
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2023 160,846 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Seats Folded At Time Of Test

Vehicle Suspension Components Coated in Mud Not Allowing Full Inspection

Pass 1 Dec 2022 153,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively towing bar (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 149,944 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 137,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 133,531 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 133,529 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear (4.7.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside rear axle bush/suspension arm chalked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 118,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 114,388 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 110,246 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 106,260 miles

Child seat fitted to nsu rear, unable to carry out full inspection of Nsr seat belt

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 101,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

Pass 16 Dec 2013 96,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2012 90,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 84,242 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 79,168 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 70,977 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 62,504 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 49,065 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 28,953 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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DA53 ZHM is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA53 ZHM, 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 DA53 ZHM registered?

DA53 ZHM is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is DA53 ZHM safe to buy?

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