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BF51 RXM

2001 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,130 mi
Last recorded145,130 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Toyota RAV484,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 RXM
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 145,130 miles

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 145,130 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 135,182 miles

Engine light on

Pass 3 Jan 2014 128,357 miles

Engine warning light on

Fail 3 Jan 2014 128,357 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine warning light on

Fail 4 Jan 2013 121,189 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine warning/check light on

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 121,189 miles

Engine warning/check light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 114,096 miles

Front tyres should be changed ASAP

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 106,025 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 106,014 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2009 97,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

rear seat belts not checked, child seats in rear

Pass 28 Oct 2008 83,708 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 81,717 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 76,779 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 69,923 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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BF51 RXM is a 2001 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF51 RXM, 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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What year was BF51 RXM registered?

BF51 RXM is a 2001 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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