2003 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · CA03 ZWS
2003 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 78,002 miles. MOT expired on 14 Dec 2013.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Dec 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,002 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA03 ZWS Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2012
- 78,002 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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CA03 ZWS Mileage History
- 17/07/200625,998 mi
- 25/07/200731,446 mi+5,448 mi
- 25/06/200845,605 mi+14,159 mi
- 25/06/200845,605 mi
- 25/07/200962,811 mi+17,206 mi
- 25/07/200962,811 mi
- 19/05/201069,911 mi+7,100 mi
- 13/12/201069,918 mi+7 mi
- 03/12/201175,161 mi+5,243 mi
- 09/12/201175,248 mi+87 mi
- 15/12/201278,002 mi+2,754 mi
Average of roughly 8,107 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
CA03 ZWS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Rav4 (CA03 ZWS) between July 2006 and December 2012.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
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