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MJ52 VSF

2002 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,189 mi
Last recorded129,189 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 VSF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 129,189 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside rear and offside rear brake hose (3.6.B.4e)

Rear axle differential rubber mounting deteriorated

Fail 29 Jan 2018 129,157 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside headlamp lens (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside rear and offside rear brake hose (3.6.B.4e)

Rear axle differential rubber mounting deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2017 123,217 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges, nearside on tread depth limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 115,809 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 93,800 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 93,617 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 78,567 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 78,567 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 71,487 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine warning light on

Fail 6 Sep 2011 71,487 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine warning light on

slight corrosion on fuel tank and tank brackets

Pass 13 Sep 2010 64,585 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 56,142 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 48,954 miles

tyre tread depth o/s/f/11 n/s/f/11 o/s/r/12 n/s/r/12

Pass 3 Nov 2007 39,350 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 28,769 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 VSF is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VSF, 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 VSF is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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