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LX52 CVN

2002 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

128,577 mi
Last recorded128,577 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 CVN
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 128,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low & wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 126,340 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box tail shaft seal seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 123,651 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 123,600 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 120,888 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 120,885 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 118,254 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 115,422 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2020 115,422 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 111,824 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Both offside & nearside tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint with centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 111,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall - 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Rear Both offside & nearside tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint with centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 106,473 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 106,462 miles

Central Emissions not tested leak excessive (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper x2 sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 100,798 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 100,798 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 95,336 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 91,884 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 89,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 85,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center stop light not working

engine management light on

Pass 7 Jan 2013 81,328 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 77,935 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 69,932 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 61,790 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 61,740 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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 53,847 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 46,145 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 46,143 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 13 Sep 2007 38,607 miles

front no. plate slightly faded

Pass 11 Sep 2006 30,640 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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LX52 CVN is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 LX52 CVN, 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 LX52 CVN registered?

LX52 CVN is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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