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2003 TOYOTA RAV-4
General Information
- Registration SW52FJY
- Manufacturer TOYOTA
- Model RAV-4
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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- Expired 09 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 117,535 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front abs wire security
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front abs wire security
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))
- Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
6 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 110,801 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyre treads cracking
- 4x4 unable to check wheel bearings properly
25 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 110,800 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 4x4 unable to check wheel bearings properly
- both rear tyre treads cracking
21 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,984 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- rear differential has a slight leak
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- front prop shaft seal damp
23 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,769 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- oil leak from transmission
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
23 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,564 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Fuel tank shows signs of a previous leak but is not leaking at time of test
14 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 83,549 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- slight weep at fuel tank
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
8 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,380 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2017 9 Jun 202610 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,773 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 34,048 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2015 9 Jun 202631 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,918 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,321 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 21,337 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2012 9 Jun 20266 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 18,703 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2011 9 Jun 20267 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 15,594 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2010 9 Jun 202612 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 11,960 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2009 9 Jun 202620 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 9,471 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2008 9 Jun 202612 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 6,283 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2007 9 Jun 202612 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 14,950 MI
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SW52FJY was registered on 2003-01-11
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