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HF52 OBN

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,864 mi
Last recorded147,864 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 OBN
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 147,864 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe/ shock mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tempory exhaust repair at rear

Fail 5 Aug 2026 147,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake insecure brake back plate (1.1.21 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tempory exhaust repair at rear

Pass 29 Jul 2025 139,495 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 139,462 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 133,743 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Aug 2024 133,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2023 128,359 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Aug 2023 128,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jul 2022 122,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust joint corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2021 117,042 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust join very corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2021 117,042 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust join very corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 113,510 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 113,510 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 109,030 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 102,577 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 102,577 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2017 95,681 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 45,784 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 91,048 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 86,158 miles

brake pads wearing low

rear tyres perished and wearing low

Pass 30 Aug 2014 82,579 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Aug 2014 82,579 miles

Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Aug 2013 77,833 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2013 77,833 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2012 73,049 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 64,779 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 58,315 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 58,315 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 50,376 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 43,296 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 36,641 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 28,898 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 27 Aug 2005 21,337 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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HF52 OBN 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 66.7%.

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 HF52 OBN, 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 HF52 OBN registered?

HF52 OBN is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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