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RY52 JYU

2003 Toyota Rav 4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

114,181 mi
Last recorded114,181 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Rav 472,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 JYU
MakeToyota
ModelRav 4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 114,181 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 110,321 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Body panel slightly loose ns/ofs (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 110,321 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Body panel slightly loose ns/ofs (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 107,399 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive ns/ofs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns/ofs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 107,378 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive ns/ofs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns/ofs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 103,953 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 100,900 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 97,582 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 95,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 91,818 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 87,481 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 83,329 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 78,145 miles

both front brake discs slightly lipped & pitted

both front tyres worn on outer edges

brake fluid level low

n/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

small stone chips over windscreen

Pass 20 Jan 2015 74,329 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 70,869 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 68,309 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 65,196 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 61,439 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 57,145 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 51,801 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 46,134 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 41,868 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 38,646 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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RY52 JYU is a 2003 Toyota Rav 4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 RY52 JYU, 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 RY52 JYU registered?

RY52 JYU is a 2003 Toyota Rav 4, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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The MOT history for RY52 JYU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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