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FD52 MUC

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

178,948 mi
Last recorded178,948 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 MUC
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 178,948 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heavily corroded at flange

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 178,940 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heavily corroded at flange

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 165,773 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S and N/S (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 162,008 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 157,751 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 153,421 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 149,293 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 137,560 miles

General corrosion inc suspension and brake components

NSF+ X 2 Rear tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 132,387 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear box (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 132,356 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated insecure (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 123,219 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 117,523 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 117,516 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2013 101,110 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 94,325 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 94,325 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 85,828 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 1 Jun 2011 85,828 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 77,529 miles

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

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

condition of rear exhaust jiont

Pass 12 Jan 2009 71,390 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 65,713 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 59,600 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 51,738 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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FD52 MUC is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FD52 MUC, 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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FD52 MUC is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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