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AK51 UKZ

2001 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,722 mi
Last recorded97,722 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota RAV484,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 UKZ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 97,722 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 96,941 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 96,778 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 96,627 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BACK PANEL,IN WHEEL ARCH AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 96,624 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST SLEEVE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BACK PANEL,IN WHEEL ARCH AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 96,150 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 96,149 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 95,553 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 94,024 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 94,019 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 92,211 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 92,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 87,370 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system weak at rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 81,860 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 76,130 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f indicator lens loose in body.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 70,737 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 66,942 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 66,938 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 61,088 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 55,678 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 49,520 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 49,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 43,380 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 37,464 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 32,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 27,119 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 22,620 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?

Based on 1,827,031 MOT tests across 166,014 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,112
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
166,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,391
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,816
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,079
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,023
position lamp(s) not working 15,294
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AK51 UKZ is a 2001 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 84,553 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota RAV4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK51 UKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota RAV4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK51 UKZ is a 2001 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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