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MJ52 VRT

2002 Toyota RAV4

Beige Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,133 mi
Last recorded127,133 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 VRT
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 127,133 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 123,825 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various points (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front turrets (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 123,800 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various points (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front turrets (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 120,029 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security suspension turrets (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 120,029 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security suspension turrets (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 116,444 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 112,197 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 112,063 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 109,461 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 105,238 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 105,226 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged Lug broke of securing brake pads (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 100,907 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 95,044 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 95,024 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nsf (4.1.E.1)

All under vehicle corroded but not holed

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Osf tyre outer wall damaged but no cords exposed

Pass 15 Apr 2015 91,441 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 79,145 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 72,771 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 67,155 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 67,155 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 61,424 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 61,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 53,878 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 49,316 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2009 49,316 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 42,031 miles

rear wiper split at edge.

slight corrosion rear discs inner faces.

Pass 8 Jun 2007 34,550 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 29,805 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 21,936 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 VRT is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Beige with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJ52 VRT, 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 VRT is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 23 November 2002.

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