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MV52 XFJ

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,680 mi
Last recorded103,680 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 103,680 miles

Nearside Rear Inner doorsill is corroding.

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch is corroding.

Nearside headlamp lens foggy , borderline pass on beam image .

Offside Rear Inner doorsill is corroding.

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch is corroding.

Offside headlamp lens foggy , borderline pass on beam image .

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint , borderline pass. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 101,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner & outer edges borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front head lamp faded borderline pass

Nearside Inner sill corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner arch corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner & outer edges borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front head lamp faded borderline pass

Offside Inner sill corrosion

Offside Rear Inner arch corrosion

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 101,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner & outer edges borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front head lamp faded borderline pass

Nearside Inner sill corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner arch corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner & outer edges borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front head lamp faded borderline pass

Offside Inner sill corrosion

Offside Rear Inner arch corrosion

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 96,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 92,380 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 85,760 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 85,760 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 81,151 miles

both rear brake back plates are heavily corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2015 81,092 miles

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

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

both rear brake back plates are heavily corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2015 80,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2014 76,804 miles

offside rear backplate corroded and loose

rear exhaust joint corroded and weakened

Fail 29 Aug 2014 76,786 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear backplate corroded and loose

oil leak from transfer box

rear exhaust joint corroded and weakened

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Aug 2013 72,779 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 69,339 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 62,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 53,829 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 48,866 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 48,866 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 42,979 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 37,462 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 30,673 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 XFJ is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MV52 XFJ, 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 XFJ registered?

MV52 XFJ is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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