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SC53FHO
2003 TOYOTA RAV4
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1998cc
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- Registration SC53FHO
- Manufacturer TOYOTA
- Model RAV4
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
19
Passes
9
Failures
67.86%
Pass Rate
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109 Total Defects Recorded
9 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 64,891 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
9 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 64,889 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides, marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 64,190 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Both sides, retaining clips missing (1.6 (d))
- Central Rear Both fuel tank straps corroded but not seriously weakened
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 64,189 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Central Rear Both fuel tank straps corroded but not seriously weakened
- Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Both sides, retaining clips missing (1.6 (d))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
16 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 63,128 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2024 13 Jun 202616 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 63,036 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2023 13 Jun 202612 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 63,027 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
12 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 63,027 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
17 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 54,900 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
28 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 45,026 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2020 13 Jun 202623 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 45,025 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 44,693 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
10 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 43,569 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- rear body cross member corroded & holed
9 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 43,566 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear body cross member corroded & holed
14 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 41,802 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2017 13 Jun 202613 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 41,799 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking where pipe meets flexi (3.6.A.1)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
15 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 38,866 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
14 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 38,563 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part anti-roll bar (3.6.B.4a)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part anti-roll bar (3.6.B.4a)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
13 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 34,709 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 34,706 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
9 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,136 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,277 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
3 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 31,273 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,111 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2012 13 Jun 202614 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 26,032 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,035 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2009 13 Jun 202610 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,459 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2008 13 Jun 202611 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 14,356 MI
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SC53FHO was registered on 2003-12-11
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