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MH03 VAD

2003 Toyota Rav 4

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,566 mi
Last recorded91,566 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Rav 472,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH03 VAD
MakeToyota
ModelRav 4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 91,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 88,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 85,726 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 85,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 82,986 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 79,105 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2016 73,781 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2016 73,781 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 70,847 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 67,131 miles

offside rear reflector damage

Fail 3 May 2014 67,003 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

offside rear reflector damage

Pass 28 Jan 2013 61,757 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

rear wiper worn

Fail 19 Jan 2013 61,681 miles

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

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

rear wiper worn

Pass 31 Jan 2012 58,306 miles

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

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Jan 2011 52,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 47,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage on offside rear bumper

Pass 5 Nov 2009 47,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage on offside rear bumper

Pass 2 Jul 2008 39,501 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 39,052 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Rav 4?

Based on 5,714 MOT tests across 508 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
5,899
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
508
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 110
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 97
fog lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 83
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MH03 VAD is a 2003 Toyota Rav 4 in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Rav 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 72,928 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 Rav 4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MH03 VAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Rav 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Rav 4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MH03 VAD is a 2003 Toyota Rav 4, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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