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GV51 XWE

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,580 mi
Last recorded62,580 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 XWE
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 62,580 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 59,740 miles

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

all four tyres perishing

rear diff mount deteriorated

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2024 55,106 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

rear diff mount deteriorated

underside corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2023 52,616 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

UNDER BODY CORRODED (SURFACE RUST)

Fail 5 Jan 2023 52,616 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

UNDER BODY CORRODED (SURFACE RUST)

Pass 20 Jan 2022 51,010 miles

Both rear brake disc covers corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER BODY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 49,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 49,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 48,192 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 48,190 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 44,808 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 41,303 miles

man light on

Pass 19 Jan 2017 37,566 miles

man light on

Pass 7 Jan 2016 35,179 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 34,574 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 34,327 miles

engine management light on

slight exhaust blow just before rear silencer

Pass 21 Jan 2013 34,105 miles

n/s/f inner face of brake discs corroded pad looks to have got hot

surfaces of both rear brake disc corroded not working as well as should

Pass 23 Jan 2012 32,753 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 29,967 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 26,042 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 21,952 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 19,961 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 17,911 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 14,944 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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GV51 XWE is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GV51 XWE, 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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GV51 XWE is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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