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DF03 HWZ

2003 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,773 mi
Last recorded130,773 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 HWZ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 130,773 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 123,083 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2020 120,215 miles

Floor,Sills and chassis

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 117,663 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underside of vehicle has light corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2019 117,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle has light corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2018 114,839 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 108,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 102,292 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 98,025 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 98,023 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust joint rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2014 92,391 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 85,414 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 75,060 miles

small stonechip in nearside of front screen

Pass 1 Sep 2011 65,547 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off/side rear seat removed

Pass 20 Sep 2010 57,010 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 48,518 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 48,518 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 39,274 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 39,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 36,307 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 32,663 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2005 28,646 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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DF03 HWZ is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 DF03 HWZ, 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 DF03 HWZ registered?

DF03 HWZ is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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