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2003 TOYOTA RAV4
General Information
- Registration FD53CGY
- Manufacturer TOYOTA
- Model RAV4
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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- Expired 18 Feb 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 87,540 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamps faded
- Rear suspension heavily corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
16 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 86,817 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Exhaust system corroded
13 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 86,817 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Faded (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Exhaust system corroded
14 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 85,996 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
15 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 84,852 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2023 5 Jun 202615 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 84,852 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
19 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 83,421 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2022 5 Jun 202611 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 80,932 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 77,108 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
8 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,367 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Underside showing signs of corrosion
- Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
8 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 73,367 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Underside showing signs of corrosion
25 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 69,224 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Nearside Rear tyre perished
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear tyre perished
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 69,224 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre perished
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear tyre perished
- Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
26 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,598 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2016 5 Jun 20263 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,023 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
10 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,156 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2014 5 Jun 20269 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 61,156 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,742 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2013 5 Jun 202612 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 56,742 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,681 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2012 5 Jun 20262 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 51,681 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
17 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,765 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2011 5 Jun 202625 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,183 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2010 5 Jun 20265 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,258 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2009 5 Jun 202623 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,997 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2008 5 Jun 202623 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 35,997 MI
5 Jun 20268 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 31,575 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2007 5 Jun 20268 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 31,575 MI
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FD53CGY was registered on 2003-12-13
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