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LJ52 HPU

2002 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

125,385 mi
Last recorded125,385 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 HPU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 125,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 122,692 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 119,320 miles

both headlights frosty

centre brake light inop

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge

Fail 25 May 2023 119,320 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

both headlights frosty

centre brake light inop

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge

Pass 5 May 2022 114,024 miles

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))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 109,949 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 109,949 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 106,318 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 106,318 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 102,890 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 96,989 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 96,986 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 91,739 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 91,739 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 86,817 miles

EML ON

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 83,264 miles

Engine light on

Fail 20 Feb 2014 77,594 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 77,594 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 72,176 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2012 72,174 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2011 67,399 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 61,490 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 61,587 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 55,452 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 49,125 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 49,125 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 40,715 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 33,381 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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LJ52 HPU is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LJ52 HPU, 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 LJ52 HPU registered?

LJ52 HPU is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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