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FA51 YLW

2001 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

148,401 mi
Last recorded148,401 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota RAV484,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 YLW
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 148,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear silencer to centre pipe joint corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2024 135,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 122,235 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 120,675 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 120,675 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 120,279 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 118,455 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2021 118,455 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 113,087 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 108,628 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 104,777 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 104,777 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 99,874 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 99,874 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 94,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play

Rear Rear Exhaust system and middle section corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 89,737 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded but not to excess

Pass 14 Mar 2014 84,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 84,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 78,187 miles

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

Rear section of the exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2012 73,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2011 70,102 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 62,029 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 53,723 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 46,700 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 42,201 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 36,146 miles

ALL TYRES WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT AND NEED REPLACEMENT NOW

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)

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

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 YLW is a 2001 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FA51 YLW, 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 FA51 YLW registered?

FA51 YLW is a 2001 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is FA51 YLW safe to buy?

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