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BJ51 BYR

2001 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,469 mi
Last recorded46,469 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota RAV484,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 BYR
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 46,469 miles

Rear seats not fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2025 46,469 miles

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

Rear seats not fitted

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 45,710 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 45,680 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 45,614 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 45,614 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 45,602 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2020 45,586 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 45,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 41,070 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 40,862 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 40,764 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 40,527 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 40,392 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 40,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 39,130 miles

nearside front tyre is scubbed on edges and close to legal limit

offside front tyre is scubbed on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2012 27,128 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 26,354 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 24,511 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 22,703 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 20,862 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 18,663 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 16,020 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 16,020 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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BJ51 BYR is a 2001 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BJ51 BYR, 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 BJ51 BYR registered?

BJ51 BYR is a 2001 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is BJ51 BYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ51 BYR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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