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FA51 DVV

2002 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

126,656 mi
Last recorded126,656 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 DVV
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 126,656 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside has heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 126,654 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside has heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 125,484 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 122,062 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 122,059 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 118,221 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes with slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 118,218 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases GAS NOT DONE (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both plastic lens misty (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH MARKED (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 133,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 113,171 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle section near silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer at joint from middle section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 109,392 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 109,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2019 105,903 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 105,768 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear silencer has a hole in it (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 101,730 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 98,377 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 94,639 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 90,248 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 85,382 miles

seat missing in rear

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

brake fluid low but cannot see leak

slight restricted movement rear pads

Pass 27 Sep 2013 81,698 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

accident damage to nearside

movement at steering rack bushes

offside rear seat removed

Pass 25 Sep 2012 78,849 miles

accident damage nearside rear

offside rear seat removed

rear number plate lamp a little insecure

Fail 25 Sep 2012 78,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

accident damage nearside rear

offside rear seat removed

rear number plate lamp a little insecure

Pass 27 Sep 2011 74,988 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust plate/clamp loose

offside rear seat removed

Pass 29 Sep 2010 70,880 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear top spring mounts rubber has come out of location

Fail 29 Sep 2010 70,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear top spring mounts rubber has come out of location

Pass 22 Sep 2009 64,762 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 58,559 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 51,378 miles

advise condition of both rear brake discs

Pass 12 Jan 2007 45,021 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 35,979 miles

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

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

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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FA51 DVV 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 72.4%.

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 FA51 DVV, 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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FA51 DVV is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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