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BU52 YOP

2002 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

91,690 mi
Last recorded91,690 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 91,690 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 91,684 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 86,663 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 80,506 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 79,136 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 78,594 miles

Both front shock gaiters torn.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle and rear exhaust worn at joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 77,018 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 75,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 75,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 73,363 miles

Front Shock gaiters torn.

Middle and rear exhaust corroding at rear.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Braking Back plates corroding.

Pass 12 Sep 2018 70,070 miles

All tyre valve stems cracking.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at rear joint. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 67,167 miles

Middle and rear exhaust joint corroding,

Fail 12 Sep 2017 67,167 miles

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

Middle and rear exhaust joint corroding,

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear diff hanger worn.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 63,542 miles

Tyre valve stems cracking/split.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 60,183 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 56,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 56,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 52,065 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 52,065 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 59,765 miles

NSR TYRE CRACKED AND PERISHED

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 43,835 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,205 miles

Rear seats folded not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 29 Sep 2009 34,826 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 30,032 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 30,032 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 24,605 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 18,790 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 14,485 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 14,485 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 YOP is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 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 BU52 YOP, 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.

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What year was BU52 YOP registered?

BU52 YOP is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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