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MX52 ASZ

2002 Toyota RAV4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,422 mi
Last recorded159,422 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 ASZ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 159,422 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 159,422 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 156,162 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 156,161 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 151,360 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 151,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 145,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 141,615 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 141,615 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 138,613 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 131,861 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 124,782 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Apr 2017 117,396 miles

headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 11 May 2016 110,323 miles

both headlight lens cloudy

Fail 7 May 2016 110,242 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both headlight lens cloudy

Pass 8 Apr 2015 99,512 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 99,512 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 90,663 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 83,305 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 83,305 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 75,441 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 75,441 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 67,788 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 57,878 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 57,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 48,641 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 40,032 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 40,032 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 32,387 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 30,944 miles

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

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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MX52 ASZ is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MX52 ASZ, 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 MX52 ASZ registered?

MX52 ASZ is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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