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DD03 DOT

2003 Toyota RAV4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,664 mi
Last recorded134,664 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDD03 DOT
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 134,664 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 134,664 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 May 2018 134,513 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 126,365 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

vehicle damaged in various places

Fail 11 Apr 2017 126,365 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. adjusted (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

vehicle damaged in various places

Pass 11 Feb 2016 115,454 miles

item removed from drivers view mirror before test

Pass 14 Feb 2015 112,845 miles

Front bumper slightly damage

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 112,784 miles

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

Front bumper slightly damage

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 111,120 miles

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

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

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

engine warning light on

offside front bumper & wing & nearside front/reardoors/bumper damagrd

Pass 2 Feb 2013 107,019 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front bumper slight damage

Pass 4 Feb 2012 101,736 miles

n/s body damaged

o/s front bumper & wing damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2011 94,895 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 94,782 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 91,509 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 91,509 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 83,857 miles

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

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

spaer wheel cover has some damage

Fail 16 Sep 2008 83,857 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

spaer wheel cover has some damage

Pass 6 Feb 2007 69,814 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 54,892 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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DD03 DOT is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DD03 DOT, 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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DD03 DOT is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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