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BU52 MVJ

2002 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,967 mi
Last recorded37,967 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 MVJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 37,967 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 37,730 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 37,503 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 37,098 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 36,697 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 35,818 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 35,217 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 34,727 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 34,452 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 33,773 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 33,143 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 32,740 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 32,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 30,810 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 29,580 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 27,764 miles

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

surface rust to most suspension components

Pass 24 Sep 2009 25,911 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 24,051 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 22,514 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 18,196 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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BU52 MVJ is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2002 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,819 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 BU52 MVJ, 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 24 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 BU52 MVJ registered?

BU52 MVJ is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is BU52 MVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 MVJ shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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