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LW51 GJG

2002 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,829 mi
Last recorded112,829 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 GJG
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 112,829 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 112,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 111,113 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 108,616 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 108,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 106,130 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 103,761 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 102,261 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 98,696 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 96,591 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 92,456 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 88,224 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 84,935 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 84,935 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 80,283 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 72,296 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 61,868 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 51,988 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 51,923 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 42,445 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 32,467 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 27,105 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 20,048 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 17,373 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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LW51 GJG is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Blue 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 LW51 GJG, 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 LW51 GJG registered?

LW51 GJG is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 15 February 2002.

Is LW51 GJG safe to buy?

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