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DE03 EFM

2003 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

87,018 mi
Last recorded87,018 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 EFM
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 87,018 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 80,759 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 80,738 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 77,348 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 75,181 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 75,181 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 71,471 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 65,501 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 59,787 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAKS

SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 23 Jun 2016 57,372 miles

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN

2/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

3/ SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Fail 23 Jun 2016 57,372 miles

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN

2/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

3/ SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAKS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 54,862 miles

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUME TOP MOUNTING

Fail 3 May 2014 51,328 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 May 2014 51,328 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 49,511 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 49,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 46,740 miles

1/ ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON 2/ FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 29 Feb 2012 46,740 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

1/ ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON 2/ FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 16 Feb 2011 43,220 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 43,220 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 38,567 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 24,960 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 14,981 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 14,834 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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DE03 EFM is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DE03 EFM, 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 DE03 EFM registered?

DE03 EFM is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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