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MJ52 FVA

2002 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,675 mi
Last recorded86,675 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 FVA
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 86,675 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 85,648 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 84,115 miles

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

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

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

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

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

key fob casing broken

Pass 14 Sep 2022 82,468 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 82,159 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 81,634 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 80,442 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 79,293 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 78,024 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 77,429 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 76,260 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 75,182 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 73,909 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 73,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak from the center diff

Pass 30 Aug 2013 73,056 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 62,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2011 50,148 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 50,148 miles

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

advise front brake discs wearing low

Pass 29 Sep 2010 45,797 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 42,037 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

unable to fully test rear seat belts due to dog rail/guard fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2009 42,037 miles

unable to fully test rear seat belts due to dog rail/guard fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2008 39,712 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 37,390 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 33,670 miles

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

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

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

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

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 FVA is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FVA, 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 MJ52 FVA registered?

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

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