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DF53 BBX

2003 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

76,230 mi
Last recorded76,230 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 BBX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 76,230 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking incentre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 76,230 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking incentre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 72,020 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 72,020 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 70,821 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 69,833 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 68,873 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 67,975 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 66,656 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 65,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 14 Oct 2016 64,876 miles

exhaust corroded

offside wiperblade deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2015 63,739 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Pass 16 Oct 2014 61,984 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 59,908 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 56,300 miles

slight sideways movement in handbrake lever

Pass 14 Oct 2011 43,305 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 39,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 34,822 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 30,586 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 24,082 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 18,334 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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DF53 BBX is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DF53 BBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DF53 BBX?

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What year was DF53 BBX registered?

DF53 BBX is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is DF53 BBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 BBX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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