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FJ51 XEL

2001 Toyota RAV4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

117,392 mi
Last recorded117,392 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Toyota RAV484,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 XEL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 117,392 miles

EML on

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 111,082 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 111,042 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak high lambda (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer mounting area corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board silencer leaking (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general surface corrosion to suspension mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 104,176 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 104,176 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 99,175 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 14 May 2018 99,174 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 17 May 2017 94,628 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 16 May 2017 94,618 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 90,865 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 May 2016 90,840 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Due to exhaust back box blowing. (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 84,495 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 77,771 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 69,712 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 69,712 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 65,783 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 65,783 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 61,186 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 57,085 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 20 Oct 2009 52,440 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 45,862 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 40,435 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 33,737 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 27,310 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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FJ51 XEL is a 2001 Toyota RAV4 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 FJ51 XEL, 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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FJ51 XEL is a 2001 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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