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GX52 FFC

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,152 mi
Last recorded106,152 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 FFC
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 106,152 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corrosion on all rears and both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorating (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both patterns very poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on both side rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts and both rears perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on both side lower shock absorber mounting points

Pass 2 Dec 2024 103,770 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

film of oil on gearbox/front diff

n/s/f and both rear tyres are 10 years old 2014 and are slightly stress cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2023 100,518 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear shock absorber lower mounting brackets are corroded but not exvessive

Fail 27 Nov 2023 100,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear shock absorber lower mounting brackets are corroded but not exvessive

Pass 9 Dec 2022 97,472 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear bump stops are deteriorated and broken up

both rear shock absorber lower mountings are corroded but not excessive

Fail 8 Dec 2022 97,469 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear flange join heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear bump stops are deteriorated and broken up

both rear shock absorber lower mountings are corroded but not excessive

Pass 7 Dec 2021 93,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear flange join heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear bump stops deteriorated and breaking up

Fail 6 Dec 2021 93,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear flange join heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear bump stops deteriorated and breaking up

reverse lights not working

Pass 15 Dec 2020 90,686 miles

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))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear bump stops deteriorated and breaking up

centre to rear exhaust flange join corroded

paint peeling and surface corrosion to o/s/r coil spring

slight engine oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2020 90,682 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear bump stops deteriorated and breaking up

centre to rear exhaust flange join corroded

paint peeling and surface corrosion to o/s/r coil spring

slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2019 85,893 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 85,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Lens opaque (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 81,238 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 81,238 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 77,459 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 77,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect glass opaque (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 74,118 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 70,313 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 66,561 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking slightly

Pass 13 Jun 2013 63,393 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 63,393 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S/R BRAKE DISC VERY RUSTY AND PITTED

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 58,676 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 54,337 miles

Nearside rear brake disc rusty

nearside rear brake pads quite worn

Fail 23 Jun 2011 54,337 miles

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

Nearside rear brake disc rusty

nearside rear brake pads quite worn

Pass 19 Jan 2011 52,265 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 47,500 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 47,499 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 42,036 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Dec 2008 42,036 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 34,734 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 32,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 32,504 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 26,046 miles

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

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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GX52 FFC is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GX52 FFC, 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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GX52 FFC is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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