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SC53FGV
2003 TOYOTA RAV4
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1998cc
General Information
- Registration SC53FGV
- Manufacturer TOYOTA
- Model RAV4
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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- Expired 13 Jun 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
18
Passes
7
Failures
72%
Pass Rate
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85 Total Defects Recorded
28 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 200,345 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front x member (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear chassis/x member (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear chassis at springs (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
29 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 192,089 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Both froth wings slightly corroded
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
13 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 178,124 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- rear prescribed areas covered in underseal
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 178,120 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- rear prescribed areas covered in underseal
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 167,200 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
9 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 159,298 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- underside of vehicle undersealed not allowing a full inspection
- both front suspension arms corroded
- front subframe corroded
5 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 159,261 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front suspension arms corroded
- front subframe corroded
- underside of vehicle undersealed not allowing a full inspection
5 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 153,242 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front fog lamp inop
- both rear brake disk outer faces corroded
- Nearside ball joint dust cover perished
5 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 153,242 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front fog lamp inop
- both rear brake disk outer faces corroded
- Nearside ball joint dust cover perished
19 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 136,574 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 118,122 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
6 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 102,920 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
5 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,628 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (7.1.2)
2 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,822 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,598 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 73,425 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,605 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2014 13 Jun 202618 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 61,572 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 53,289 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,289 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,156 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,302 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2011 13 Jun 202613 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,521 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2009 13 Jun 202623 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,157 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2008 13 Jun 202624 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,209 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2007 13 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SC53FGV was registered on 2003-11-28
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