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HG51 FVX

2001 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

137,946 mi
Last recorded137,946 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota RAV484,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 FVX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 137,946 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 124,681 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 124,681 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 113,169 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 110,128 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 110,128 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 107,067 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 107,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 101,951 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 101,950 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to worn front brake pads (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 98,295 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 98,295 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 94,912 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 94,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 91,960 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 91,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 88,490 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 88,490 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 88,472 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 85,221 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 81,925 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 79,486 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 74,456 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 71,434 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 68,006 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 64,339 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 64,339 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 61,802 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 53,058 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 50,029 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2006 49,959 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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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HG51 FVX is a 2001 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2001 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 84,553 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 HG51 FVX, 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 25 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG51 FVX registered?

HG51 FVX is a 2001 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is HG51 FVX safe to buy?

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