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BN51 GZY

2001 Toyota RAV4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

112,173 mi
Last recorded112,173 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota RAV484,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 GZY
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 112,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension arm corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension arm corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 110,506 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 12 Sep 2023 109,206 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 106,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 6 Sep 2021 103,311 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 101,673 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 100,238 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 97,772 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 97,759 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 95,527 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 92,393 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 88,567 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2015 88,552 miles

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2014 86,073 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2013 82,978 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Aug 2012 77,472 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 77,472 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 72,567 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 67,863 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 61,857 miles

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 56,013 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 49,327 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 41,337 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 GZY is a 2001 Toyota RAV4 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BN51 GZY, 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 BN51 GZY registered?

BN51 GZY is a 2001 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is BN51 GZY safe to buy?

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