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MJ52 FLP

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

77,276 mi
Last recorded77,276 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 FLP
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 77,276 miles

Front tyres cracking.

brake pipes corroded. ( several localised areas )

service brake pedal has minimal reserve travel, further investigation recommended.

widespread general corrosion. structure and suspension. attention recommended.

Pass 1 Apr 2025 75,698 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended.

Front tyres cracking.

headlamp beam image clarity poor.

widespread general corrosion. structure and suspension. attention recommended.

Fail 26 Mar 2025 75,639 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended.

Front tyres cracking.

headlamp beam image clarity poor.

widespread general corrosion. structure and suspension. attention recommended.

Pass 27 Mar 2024 71,979 miles

general corrosion, attention recommended.

Pass 28 Mar 2023 69,419 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 66,209 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine MIL illuminated. not a testable item due to vehicle age.

service brake pedal has minimal reserve travel, further investigation strongly recommended.

Fail 23 Mar 2022 66,208 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine MIL illuminated. not a testable item due to vehicle age.

Fail 23 Feb 2022 65,635 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions very unstable further investigation required

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust flange has bolt missing and slight leak

Pass 23 Mar 2021 61,227 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has a bolt in the tread.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres cracking.

exhaust deteriorating.

service brake pedal has minimal reserve travel, further investigation recommended.

widespread general corrosion.

Pass 29 Nov 2019 57,307 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 57,307 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 53,834 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 49,986 miles

Rear DIFF MOUNT RUBBER SPLIT BUT SECURE.

Pass 19 Oct 2016 45,066 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Nov 2015 40,883 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 33,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Nov 2013 25,565 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 22,965 miles

center exhaust split and slight leak of exhaust gases

exhaust slightly corroded

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded/pitted

Pass 3 Nov 2011 21,333 miles

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded/pitted

Pass 22 Oct 2010 19,263 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front wiper blade starting to deteriorate

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2009 16,850 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 14,324 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 12,797 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 10,204 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 7,809 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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MJ52 FLP is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 MJ52 FLP, 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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MJ52 FLP is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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