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LH52 AEU

2002 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,515 mi
Last recorded120,515 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH52 AEU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 120,515 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 117,843 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 113,590 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

exhaust corroded at joints

Pass 27 Mar 2023 107,864 miles

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

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

exhaust det at joints

front shock absorber dust covers split and adrift

Pass 26 Mar 2022 101,247 miles

exhaust det

rear diff mount has movement

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2021 93,710 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 91,730 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 91,730 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))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 88,592 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 85,592 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 80,285 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 78,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 74,858 miles

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

front registration plate slightly damaged

Fail 13 Nov 2014 74,858 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

front registration plate slightly damaged

nearside headlamp lens deteriorated,image poor

Pass 19 Nov 2013 65,603 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 56,947 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 50,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 50,736 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 43,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 38,363 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 33,777 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 26,935 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 60,502 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 14,754 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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LH52 AEU is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LH52 AEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LH52 AEU registered?

LH52 AEU is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is LH52 AEU safe to buy?

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