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VF53 RAU

2003 Toyota Alphard

White Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,833 mi
Last recorded129,833 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Alphard102,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF53 RAU
MakeToyota
ModelAlphard
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 129,833 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All of the rear seats ()

Fail 10 Apr 2026 129,820 miles

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Steering rack insecure Steering bushs deteriorated = rack moving side to side (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All of the rear ()

Pass 10 Mar 2025 124,165 miles

Front Steering rack mounting bush's slightly deteriorated.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All of the rear ()

Fail 4 Mar 2025 124,165 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Off side and near side (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Steering rack mounting bush's slightly deteriorated.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All of the rear ()

Pass 26 Mar 2024 121,191 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 66,486 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 57,319 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Alphard?

Based on 78,417 MOT tests across 12,505 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
5,057
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
12,505
On UK Roads
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VF53 RAU is a 2003 Toyota Alphard in White with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Alphard models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 102,907 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Toyota Alphard typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Alphard is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VF53 RAU registered?

VF53 RAU is a 2003 Toyota Alphard, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is VF53 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF53 RAU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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