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AK51 YFB

2001 Toyota RAV4

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

134,919 mi
Last recorded134,919 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota RAV484,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 YFB
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 134,919 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 134,919 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 133,675 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 132,893 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 132,088 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 131,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

eml on

Fail 12 Oct 2021 131,346 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

eml on

Pass 28 Sep 2020 130,506 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 129,710 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 125,774 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 121,000 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 95,326 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 108,825 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 101,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 88,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 76,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light is on

Fail 7 Mar 2012 76,475 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light is on

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2011 67,133 miles

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

offside front tyre pressure low

Pass 22 Feb 2010 60,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Feb 2010 60,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 56,472 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 49,559 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 49,558 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2006 40,481 miles

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 YFB is a 2001 Toyota RAV4 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK51 YFB registered?

AK51 YFB is a 2001 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is AK51 YFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 YFB shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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