Toyota RAV4 MOT Results

Registered in 2003
60.3% pass rate
from 6,902 tests in 2021
(15% better than other 2003 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota RAV4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Suspension (16% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (36% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (54% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.65% fail on Ball joint (55% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage (54% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.10% fail on Pins and bushes (73% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (94% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.8% fail on Springs (23% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Coil springs (21% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Coil spring (21% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Mounting
      • 0.19% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.80% fail on Suspension arms (86% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover (79% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint (92% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes (92% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Suspension arm (67% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.80% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.58% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.71% fail on Wheel bearings (51% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Shock absorbers (36% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Other suspension component (61% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.014% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.10% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.043% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.014% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.058% fail on Macpherson strut (78% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.029% fail on Axles (82% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (22% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Stop lamp (14% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.043% fail on Headlamp levelling device (91% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (21% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim (63% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (67% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.26% fail on Electrical equipment (65% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Battery(ies) (63% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.058% fail on Horn (84% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.14% fail on Direction indicators (94% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Flashing type (94% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.087% fail on Side repeaters (89% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Individual direction indicators (97% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.10% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.072% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.043% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.029% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.014% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 9.6% fail on Brakes (32% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (39% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (73% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Brake pads (71% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.072% fail on Brake linings (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.14% fail on Brake drums (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (75% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on Lever
    • 3.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (17% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Brake performance (59% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance (41% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (44% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (40% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance (57% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.087% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.087% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.75% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (81% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Rbt (sp) (86% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.52% fail on Parking brake performance (66% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt (76% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.30% fail on Parking brake performance (77% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.043% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.16% fail on Decelerometer (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance (15 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.043% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.014% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.014% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.45% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (73% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance (78% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.087% fail on Service brake performance (86% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.35% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.45% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (67% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Anti-lock braking system (70% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Electronic stability control (69% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.22% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (59% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal
      • 0.087% fail on Hand lever (67% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.029% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.029% fail on Valves
      • 0.014% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.17% fail on Parking brake control (64% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Lever (63% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.087% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.087% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 9.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (24% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 9.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (29% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 8.5% fail on Spark ignition (35% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (72% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.058% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.85% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.45% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.10% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.029% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.014% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.19% fail on Fluid leaks (64% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Engine oil leaks (76% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.043% fail on Other leaks
  • 6.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (35% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.81% fail on Transmission (75% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Drive shafts (81% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Joints (80% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.087% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.058% fail on Joints
        • 0.014% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.014% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.029% fail on Belts (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.62% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.014% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.014% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.57% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.41% fail on Tank (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (63% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Pipe
      • 0.014% fail on Hose
    • 0.49% fail on Chassis
      • 0.49% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.28% fail on Body
      • 0.22% fail on Other body component
      • 0.029% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.029% fail on Panel
    • 0.28% fail on Seats
      • 0.22% fail on Passenger's seat (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.25% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.043% fail on Floor
    • 0.043% fail on Cabs
      • 0.029% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.014% fail on Steps
    • 0.029% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.014% fail on Bracket
    • 0.029% fail on Undertray
    • 0.014% fail on Doors
      • 0.014% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.014% fail on Hinge
  • 5.6% fail on Visibility (30% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Wipers
    • 1.7% fail on Washers (54% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on View to rear
      • 0.16% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.087% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.087% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.058% fail on Bonnet (70% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.4% fail on Tyres (42% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth (34% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Condition (49% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Size/type (83% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (56% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Seat belts (25% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Condition (75% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Prescribed areas (76% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Requirements
    • 0.072% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (95% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 0.62% fail on Steering (86% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Steering linkage components (89% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Track rod end (93% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Steering component (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.058% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.014% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.14% fail on Steering gear (82% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack (81% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Power steering (73% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Operation
      • 0.029% fail on Other components
      • 0.014% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.014% fail on Pump
    • 0.014% fail on Steering play
      • 0.014% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.014% fail on Steering lock
  • 0.38% fail on Identification of the vehicle (56% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plates (56% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 0.33% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.33% fail on Attachment
    • 0.014% fail on Condition
  • 0.014% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.014% fail on Steps and stairs
      • 0.014% fail on Steps

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