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DG03 AKY

2003 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,448 mi
Last recorded154,448 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 AKY
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 154,448 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 7 Jun 2017 153,898 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short from tow socket to front (1.9.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 25 Jun 2016 134,853 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 128,950 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 119,427 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 119,427 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 113,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 104,802 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 102,464 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 102,416 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 99,800 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 94,017 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 94,017 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 85,042 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 68,573 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 50,666 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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DG03 AKY is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG03 AKY, 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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DG03 AKY is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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