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ET51 HDG

2002 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

144,155 mi
Last recorded144,155 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 HDG
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 144,155 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle at rear corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s front body member and front inner sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

centre exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated

n/s/f fog lamp not working

o/s and n/s rear shock absorber, lower mounting brackets corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2024 144,142 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe/silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust pipe/silencer,, excessive deterioration (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s rear,,, recommend replace (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle at rear corroded,,, recommend oil treatment (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop/end link,, recommend replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s front,, recommend check (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s front body members and front inner sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

centre exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated

engine oil level low

n/s/f fog lamp not working

o/s and n/s rear shock absorber, lower mounting brackets corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2023 140,918 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s rear,, recommend replace (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer/pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroded, especially at rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect suspect noise in operation (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play end link,, recommend replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s front body members, and inner sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of vehicle at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

centre exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated

n/s/f fog light not working

o/s and n/s rear shock absorber, lower mounting brackets corroded

recommend treat underside of vehicle with wax/waste oil treatment

Fail 30 Jan 2023 140,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s rear,, recommend replace (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer/pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroded, especially at rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect suspect noise in operation (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play end link,, recommend replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s front body members, and inner sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of vehicle at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

centre exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated

n/s/f fog light not working

no engine oil showing on dip stick,, recommend attention

o/s and n/s rear shock absorber, lower mounting brackets corroded

recommend treat underside of vehicle with wax/waste oil treatment

Pass 25 Jan 2022 137,768 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

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

corrosion on body, chassis and suspension components

Fail 21 Jan 2022 137,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

corrosion on body, chassis and suspension components

Pass 21 Jan 2021 130,730 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 130,729 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective X2 (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 123,828 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (underside of vehicle) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 123,827 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (underside of vehicle) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 117,216 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

headlamp pattern poor

Pass 30 Jan 2018 111,172 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside rear and nearside rear brake hose (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear spring upper mounting area (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear brake disc corroding (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 108,170 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside rear and offside rear brake hose (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pedal has little reserve travel

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside headlamp lens (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside front (2.7.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframe (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 102,381 miles

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

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

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

exhaust shrowd insucure

slight INBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

Pass 8 Mar 2015 98,010 miles

EML light illuminated

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 97,889 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light illuminated

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 94,814 miles

Engine managment light on

Pass 20 Nov 2012 89,231 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 80,952 miles

Front brake discs show signs of wear and corrosion

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2011 80,952 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs show signs of wear and corrosion

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2010 79,484 miles

CLUTCH SLIP

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 28 Oct 2009 72,809 miles

REAR TYRES 2MM ON EDGES

Pass 17 Oct 2008 63,083 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 62,986 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 59,726 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 54,291 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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ET51 HDG is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ET51 HDG, 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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ET51 HDG is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 26 January 2002.

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