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MLZ 8854

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

163,194 mi
Last recorded163,194 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 8854
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 163,194 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 163,192 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 155,067 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 155,066 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 150,068 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tail light damaged and taped up

Nearside door mirror cracked

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes undersealed

exhaust corroded at rear joint

under sealed below

Fail 9 Aug 2016 150,067 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper corner (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tail light damaged and taped up

Nearside door mirror cracked

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes undersealed

exhaust corroded at rear joint

under sealed below

Pass 3 Aug 2015 140,913 miles

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

Headlamps poor

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 140,912 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Headlamps poor

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 130,644 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

damage to n/s mirror glass

Fail 28 Jul 2014 130,626 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

damage to n/s mirror glass

Pass 16 Jul 2013 119,585 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2013 119,585 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2012 109,541 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 101,632 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 92,492 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2010 92,412 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2009 82,009 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2008 71,110 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 71,014 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 58,960 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 46,585 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MLZ 8854 is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MLZ 8854, 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 MLZ 8854 registered?

MLZ 8854 is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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