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FD52 DBV

2002 Toyota RAV4

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,733 mi
Last recorded132,733 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 DBV
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 132,733 miles

heavily undersealed underneath vehicle

Pass 30 Jun 2022 132,459 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel in the rack mountings (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 132,454 miles

Brake performance not tested no pressure on the pedal / to much travel (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested X S smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel in the rack mountings (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 132,426 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Both bushes excessively worn (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 131,943 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 125,935 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Jan 2017 119,646 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 112,249 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 105,006 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 97,612 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 97,478 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 89,877 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 78,426 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Fail 22 Dec 2011 78,426 miles

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

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2010 70,629 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 70,629 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 65,768 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 58,233 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 58,221 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 49,483 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 43,579 miles

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

Rear 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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FD52 DBV is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD52 DBV, 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 FD52 DBV registered?

FD52 DBV is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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