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MC52 OLW

2002 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,448 mi
Last recorded107,448 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC52 OLW
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 107,448 miles

Nearside Front Outer Bumper covered with tape

Pass 3 Oct 2024 101,761 miles

under body/suspension corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2023 96,822 miles

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underfloor and inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 96,821 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened Drivers seat belt webbing (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underfloor and inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 89,955 miles

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

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2021 85,697 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 79,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2019 76,225 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes into flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust joint at rear corroded

slight brake bind on both front brakes

Pass 31 Jul 2018 72,935 miles

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

Offside Front Seat frame slightly worn

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 72,932 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc contaminated Both have light coating of oil/wax (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat frame slightly worn

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 65,502 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 59,112 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 49,933 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 46,003 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 42,935 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 39,307 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 35,169 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 30,257 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 26,890 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 22,735 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 19,012 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 15,548 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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MC52 OLW is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 MC52 OLW, 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 MC52 OLW registered?

MC52 OLW is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is MC52 OLW safe to buy?

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