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DF52 BYK

2002 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,548 mi
Last recorded127,548 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 BYK
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 127,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fog lamp damaged

suspension components have corrosion

vehicle undersealed

Fail 13 May 2026 127,517 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front fog lamp lens damaged

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

headlamp lenses faded

power steering level low

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 1 Apr 2025 119,880 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fsg lamp slightly damaged

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 119,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lense faded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lense faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fsg lamp slightly damaged

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 115,765 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 111,541 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 106,737 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Underbody covered in underseal

Fail 16 Feb 2022 106,715 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 29 Mar 2021 104,349 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrossion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 96,922 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 90,269 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 85,100 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 85,100 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 80,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 1 Aug 2015 74,409 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

engine managment light on

Fail 31 Jul 2015 74,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

engine managment light on

Pass 1 Jul 2014 66,865 miles

engine light on

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre side walls cracked

rear seat removed at time of test

Pass 14 Jun 2013 61,125 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking outer surface

o/s/f tyre slight sidewall cracking outer

Pass 23 May 2012 56,322 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 50,518 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 49,367 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

steering rack mount bushes slightly worn

Fail 8 May 2010 49,366 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

steering rack mount bushes slightly worn

Pass 3 Mar 2010 48,875 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 43,795 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 38,236 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 32,566 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 30,718 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 27,910 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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DF52 BYK is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DF52 BYK, 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 DF52 BYK registered?

DF52 BYK is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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