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YB53 UHC

2003 Toyota Rav 4

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,605 mi
Last recorded74,605 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Rav 472,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 UHC
MakeToyota
ModelRav 4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 74,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 73,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

middle to back exhaust joint corroded and thin

Pass 25 Oct 2023 72,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases second front section before box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 72,928 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases second front section before box (6.1.2 (a))

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

just enough reserve travel and locks wheel out advise further investigation

Pass 21 Oct 2022 71,949 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 71,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 70,872 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 66,670 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 64,923 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 56,383 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 53,435 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 45,803 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 38,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 29,552 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 28,875 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 22,660 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 20,574 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 17,705 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 17,705 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 15,114 miles

offside rear removable seat not fitted, unable to check offside rear and centre rear seat belts properly

Fail 27 Dec 2006 12,676 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 12,676 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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YB53 UHC is a 2003 Toyota Rav 4 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YB53 UHC, 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 YB53 UHC registered?

YB53 UHC is a 2003 Toyota Rav 4, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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