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PJ53 LYW

2003 Toyota Rav 4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

115,155 mi
Last recorded115,155 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Rav 472,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 LYW
MakeToyota
ModelRav 4
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 115,155 miles

Eml is on after start

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 107,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 99,202 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 90,505 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 74,905 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 67,421 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 62,423 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 53,014 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 53,014 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 44,771 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 38,784 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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PJ53 LYW is a 2003 Toyota Rav 4 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ53 LYW, 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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What year was PJ53 LYW registered?

PJ53 LYW is a 2003 Toyota Rav 4, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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