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GY52 ZHB

2002 Toyota RAV4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

138,868 mi
Last recorded138,868 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 ZHB
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 138,868 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive prop shaft pinion damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front side stepbracketcorroded

Underside components heavly corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2025 132,860 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended twisted and jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended twisted and jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive prop shaft pinion damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front side stepbracketcorroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underside components heavly corroded

Offside side step brackets corroded front and rear step moving

Pass 2 Jul 2024 125,301 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 121,407 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 121,407 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 113,230 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats folded flat ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various parts of chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both side step supports corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2020 108,027 miles

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

Rear seat belts not tested as seats folded flat

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

side steps mounting brackets corroded both sides

various suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2020 108,025 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear seat belts not tested as seats folded flat

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

side steps mounting brackets corroded both sides

various suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2019 101,526 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear seats folded flat ( rear belts not checked)

Fail 15 Apr 2019 101,522 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear seats folded flat ( rear belts not checked)

Pass 19 Apr 2018 94,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SEAL (7.1.2)

SLIGHT CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE & SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 2 Mar 2017 89,444 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 85,202 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 81,420 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 77,274 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 77,274 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 72,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 72,311 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 65,205 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 58,092 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 50,420 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 42,488 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 35,611 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 30,119 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 23,021 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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GY52 ZHB 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 76%.

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 GY52 ZHB, 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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GY52 ZHB is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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