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GV52 GZK

2002 Toyota RAV4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,135 mi
Last recorded120,135 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 GZK
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 120,135 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all of underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 120,135 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all of underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 119,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and Outer Door Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Underside Covered in Underseal.

Underside of Vehicle Corroded.

Pass 23 Feb 2022 112,224 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 112,224 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crash bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 105,780 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 105,780 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 103,567 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 91,309 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut 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))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 88,092 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 85,401 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 80,948 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 77,322 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 70,196 miles

wrong mileage on last certificate error by garage took trip reading by mistake

Pass 24 Jul 2013 39,496 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 60,608 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 53,191 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 53,171 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 46,709 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs scored and lipped

Fail 28 Jul 2009 38,517 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 38,517 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 31,681 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 25,622 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 22,111 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 19,693 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 GZK is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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