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LX52 GBF

2002 Toyota RAV4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,671 mi
Last recorded89,671 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 GBF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 89,671 miles

Nearside Front headlamp damaged

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 86,563 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has pinholes in exhaust and has a slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 83,347 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))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Fail 18 Aug 2023 83,347 miles

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 5 Sep 2022 80,535 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing in sidewall of Front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing in sidewall of Rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 79,355 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 79,355 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 72,017 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 72,017 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 72,017 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 66,687 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 63,274 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 63,274 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 59,678 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 55,520 miles

EM light on

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 55,520 miles

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

EM light on

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 51,889 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 51,889 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 48,685 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 45,742 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 42,816 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 38,971 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 35,586 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 30,542 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 GBF is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GBF, 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 GBF registered?

LX52 GBF is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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