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FA52 VME

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

61,094 mi
Last recorded61,094 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 VME
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 61,094 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 61,090 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 59,092 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 59,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 56,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 54,753 miles

Multi-vee belt deteriorating.

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

Rear silencer & centre-section joint/flanges deteriorating.

Pass 23 Aug 2022 52,954 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 50,014 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 50,014 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 48,062 miles

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

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

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

front suspension components deteriorated/corrosion

rear exhaust joint deteriorated/corrosion

rear suspension components deteriorated/ corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2019 47,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear exhaust joint deteriorated/corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2019 47,310 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear exhaust joint deteriorated/corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2018 46,289 miles

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

exhaust silencer joints are deteriorated/corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2017 44,786 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)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 42,765 miles

rear exhaust silencer flange deteriorated/corrosion

slight corrosion to both front brake discs inner surfaces

Pass 24 Jul 2015 41,882 miles

advise - rear exhaust silencer clamp/joint deteriorated/corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2014 40,631 miles

advise - exhaust rear silencer clamp/joint deteriorating/corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2013 39,428 miles

advise - all tyre outer side walls slightly deteriorated

advise - exhaust rear silencer clamp slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2012 38,128 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 36,361 miles

Front tyres starting to perish

Pass 2 Jul 2010 34,926 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 33,024 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 31,607 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 29,831 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 26,555 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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FA52 VME is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FA52 VME, 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 FA52 VME registered?

FA52 VME is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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