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MV52 BGU

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

125,174 mi
Last recorded125,174 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 BGU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 125,174 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 125,126 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2023 123,019 miles

Coolant low

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

Rear wiper split

Fail 7 Nov 2023 123,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant low

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 1 Nov 2022 120,822 miles

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

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Fail 1 Nov 2022 120,822 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 8 Nov 2021 118,380 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate loose

Pass 3 Nov 2020 115,859 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 115,847 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 111,766 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 111,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2018 108,742 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 108,741 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 105,770 miles

exhaust corroded at rear clamp

Pass 23 Jan 2016 100,686 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear at n/s/r

headlamp glasses deteriorated,output reduced

Fail 23 Jan 2016 100,686 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear at n/s/r

headlamp glasses deteriorated,output reduced

Pass 3 Nov 2014 97,806 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 93,133 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 87,826 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 82,119 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 72,556 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 64,685 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 56,079 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 49,177 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 41,366 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 34,544 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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MV52 BGU is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MV52 BGU, 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 MV52 BGU registered?

MV52 BGU is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 December 2002.

Is MV52 BGU safe to buy?

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