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EX51 DFE

2001 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

137,078 mi
Last recorded137,078 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota RAV484,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 DFE
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 137,078 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 131,020 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 124,877 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 119,573 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 116,365 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 111,033 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 106,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 101,807 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 96,846 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 93,515 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 88,105 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 81,571 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 76,249 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 71,252 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 65,755 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 51,766 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 40,259 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 40,254 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside tyre has nail in inner edge,offside tyre worn to excess on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2008 37,294 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 32,067 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,088 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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EX51 DFE is a 2001 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 EX51 DFE, 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 EX51 DFE registered?

EX51 DFE is a 2001 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is EX51 DFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 DFE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX51 DFE have outstanding finance?

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