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DF53 MGV

2003 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

189,368 mi
Last recorded189,368 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 May 2023 189,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel tank insecure bracket broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced cill by suspension joint (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper tapped up

Nearside Front fog light missing (1st march2018)

engine covers and under trays fittted

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 17 May 2022 180,470 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

surface rust on under side of vehicle

Pass 19 May 2021 172,303 miles

Nearside Front front fog light out before 1 March 2018

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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))

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

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

surface rust on under side of vehicle

Fail 17 May 2021 172,265 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front front fog light out before 1 March 2018

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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))

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

surface rust on under side of vehicle

Pass 11 Jun 2020 166,638 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damage but no sharp edges

Nearside Rear fog light not working 1st march 2018

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

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Jun 2020 166,638 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damage but no sharp edges

Nearside Rear fog light not working 1st march 2018

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

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

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 23 May 2019 159,776 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light out not required

surface rust on underside off vehicle

Pass 30 May 2018 149,724 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged but no sharp edges

Nearside Front fog light not working first date of use after 1st march 2018

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))

engine covers and under trays fitted

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 25 May 2017 138,821 miles

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

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

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front spot light damaged

Fail 25 May 2017 138,821 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front bumper damaged

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front spot light damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2016 129,096 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 129,094 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 30 May 2015 116,727 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 116,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 103,077 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2013 89,352 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 76,990 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 76,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 67,592 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2011 67,592 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2010 56,775 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 46,829 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner brake disc has a rusty lip

o/s/f inner brake disc has a rusty lip

Pass 22 May 2008 36,834 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 36,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2006 22,115 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 MGV is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DF53 MGV, 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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DF53 MGV is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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