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GD52 RFF

2002 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,079 mi
Last recorded128,079 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD52 RFF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 128,079 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear door corroded

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 123,803 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 119,789 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 115,200 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 111,914 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 109,795 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 106,781 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 106,781 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 103,291 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 103,287 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 100,512 miles

exhaust corrosion middle and rear

Fail 29 Dec 2017 100,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

exhaust corrosion middle and rear

Pass 6 Jan 2017 96,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 96,882 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)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 90,056 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 87,336 miles

EML light illuminated

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

o/s/f brake caliper sticking/ binding slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2013 82,868 miles

E.M.L is illuminated

exhaust system is corroded

rear trailing arm bushes are worn

steering rack mounting bushes are worn

Pass 15 Nov 2012 76,253 miles

E.M.L. is illuminated

chip in windscreen

front wiper blades are starting to smear

Pass 4 Nov 2011 69,032 miles

chip in windscreen

engine management light on

Pass 22 Nov 2010 62,874 miles

engine management light on

Pass 5 Nov 2009 56,149 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 49,771 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 43,063 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 35,812 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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GD52 RFF is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GD52 RFF, 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 GD52 RFF registered?

GD52 RFF is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 25 November 2002.

Is GD52 RFF safe to buy?

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