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MJ52 VEM

2002 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,524 mi
Last recorded117,524 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 VEM
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2021 117,524 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired strut turret (plates pop riveted in place, not seam welded) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill infill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired strut turret (plates pop riveted in place, not seam welded) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch excessively corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear lower inner arch/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 113,525 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 108,112 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2018 100,849 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 95,195 miles

o/s/r tyre has cut within tread pattern but not to ply or cords

Pass 30 Apr 2016 89,925 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 86,041 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 84,020 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2014 84,014 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2013 81,557 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 76,455 miles

o/s front to rear and o/s rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2011 70,233 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 62,148 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 62,148 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 56,335 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 51,516 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 45,033 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 37,330 miles

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 VEM is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VEM, 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 VEM is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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