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BN51 GZX

2001 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

158,053 mi
Last recorded158,053 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota RAV484,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 GZX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 158,053 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides rear lower shock absorber mounts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 157,841 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides rear lower shock absorber mounts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 147,759 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both pipes both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 147,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both pipes both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 137,672 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 137,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 123,215 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 119,019 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 119,019 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 118,192 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 118,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 116,103 miles

rear disc in poor condition

Pass 14 Jul 2015 114,875 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 111,463 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 107,753 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 104,154 miles

Exhaust system generaly corroded.

Pass 13 Aug 2011 98,095 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 92,769 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 92,765 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake discs badly pitted

Slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link rod

Fail 11 Aug 2010 92,756 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 85,299 miles

Nearside rear bump stop broken.

Rear discs slightly corroded.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 75,558 miles

Aux belt cracked and worn

Offside rear tyre feathering on outer edge

Pass 22 Aug 2007 68,150 miles

Rear wiper split

engine management light on

slight oil around steering rack but not leaking at time of test

Pass 30 Aug 2006 61,867 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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BN51 GZX is a 2001 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 BN51 GZX, 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 BN51 GZX registered?

BN51 GZX is a 2001 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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