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WG52 VGX

2003 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,297 mi
Last recorded119,297 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 VGX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 119,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 117,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 110,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 105,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 102,466 miles

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 9 Dec 2021 102,466 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Dec 2020 98,235 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 98,220 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 May 2019 94,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 93,469 miles

Central Rear Exhaust joint flanges badly corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Splash guard corroded but shoe mounting area appears to be sound (3.1.9)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Splash guard corroded but shoe mounting appears sound (3.1.9)

Fail 17 May 2018 93,432 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Central Rear Exhaust joint flanges badly corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Splash guard corroded but shoe mounting area appears to be sound (3.1.9)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported Abs wiring loose and fouling on brake hose (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Splash guard corroded but shoe mounting appears sound (3.1.9)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 92,398 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 89,952 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 89,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 86,963 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 86,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 77,349 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 66,718 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 56,024 miles

aux belt cracked

bouth rear shock bushes cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2011 55,341 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 55,341 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 50,644 miles

centre to rear exhaust flange heavily corroded

front discs slightly corroded inner edges, pads approx 60% worn.

rear discs slightly scored, pads ok.

Pass 10 Mar 2009 47,344 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 41,823 miles

front wipers smear small amount

small gear box to prop shaft oil leek

Pass 8 Mar 2007 34,607 miles

Front brake discs undercut.

Very small stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 9 Mar 2006 25,685 miles

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

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

rear wiper rubber split

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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WG52 VGX is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WG52 VGX, 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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WG52 VGX is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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