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GV52 GYF

2002 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,877 mi
Last recorded128,877 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 GYF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 128,877 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside trailing arm mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside. upper and lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 120,681 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails inner sills and panels are very rusty in many places (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 120,215 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails inner sills and panels are very rusty in many places (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long foot brake travel

Pass 25 Jan 2017 109,817 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear joint is very rusty (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 109,817 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear joint is very rusty (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 102,465 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust joint is very rusty

Fail 28 Jan 2016 102,465 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust joint is very rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2014 96,511 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 91,154 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 86,031 miles

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

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

rear exhaust joint is very rusty

Fail 3 Jan 2013 86,031 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust joint is very rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2011 76,592 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 76,592 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 68,161 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 58,699 miles

offside rear brake pad antirattle assembly is incorrectly fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2008 50,031 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 36,885 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 28,802 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 21,474 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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GV52 GYF is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GV52 GYF, 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 GV52 GYF registered?

GV52 GYF is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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