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DU53 VZD

2003 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

141,737 mi
Last recorded141,737 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 VZD
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 141,737 miles

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2019 141,737 miles

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 130,201 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 117,606 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 106,619 miles

eml stay on

o/s/f bump trim missing

Pass 21 Sep 2015 93,439 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 93,439 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 81,442 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 80,051 miles

front brakes are starting to wear thin

nearside rear metal brake pipe is corroded but not excessively

Pass 15 Aug 2013 71,818 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 31 Aug 2012 65,613 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all four tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 26 Aug 2011 59,388 miles

both front wiper blades split

Pass 31 Aug 2010 53,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 47,496 miles

3 child seats fitted to vehicle

Pass 29 Aug 2008 41,636 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 35,562 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 26,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2006 22,534 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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DU53 VZD is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DU53 VZD, 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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DU53 VZD is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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