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FH51 DPU

2001 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,689 mi
Last recorded148,689 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota RAV484,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 DPU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 148,689 miles

Nearside track rod ball joint retaining device split pin satisfactory

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 146,362 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint retaining device split pin satisfactory

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 143,045 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint retaining split pin satisfactory.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 137,096 miles

Nearside Track rod end retaining split pin satisfactory

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Fuel tank support strap badly corroded but fuel remains secure

Pass 7 Feb 2022 131,181 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 127,223 miles

Age related corrosion to rear lower suspension wishbone arms & associated link mounting points

Both nearside & offside front macpherson strut assemblies showing age related corrosion to lower sections/attachment to front hubs

Minor exhaust leak from jointing flange from intermediate pipe to rear silencer-not affecting emissions

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear sections of front to rear pipes, both pipes to/from rear flexible brake hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 127,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Not in compliance to requirements as "kick-up" is to the right (new non-european headlamp fitted (beam deflector/mask required) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Not in compliance to requirements as "kick-up" is to the right (new non-european headlamp fitted (beam deflector/mask required) (4.1.2 (c))

Age related corrosion to rear lower suspension wishbone arms & associated link mounting points

Both nearside & offside front macpherson strut assemblies showing age related corrosion to lower sections/attachment to front hubs

Minor exhaust leak from jointing flange from intermediate pipe to rear silencer-not affecting emissions

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear sections of front to rear pipes, both pipes to/from rear flexible brake hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 123,644 miles

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

slight travel on service brake

Pass 7 Mar 2019 115,478 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 115,478 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 109,896 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre inner shoulder ()

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 109,894 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre inner shoulder ()

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 104,929 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2017 104,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Central Rear diff mount deteriated

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded chassis & axle o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2016 102,088 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 97,064 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 91,270 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust (joint) deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2013 87,637 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre heat shield loose

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 82,306 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 82,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 80,545 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension compnents corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2011 80,545 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension compnents corroded

n/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2010 77,150 miles

exhaust corroded at joints

rear coil springs corroded

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Nov 2009 46,463 miles

deep cut n/s/f tyre tread not showing cord needs attention

engine oil leak

outer rear disc corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 30 Nov 2009 46,463 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

deep cut n/s/f tyre tread not showing cord needs attention

engine oil leak

outer rear disc corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Sep 2008 65,315 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 46,439 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 41,931 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split (not part of test)

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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FH51 DPU is a 2001 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 FH51 DPU, 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.

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FH51 DPU is a 2001 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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