CarVerify

Free Car Check

MX52 RFZ

2002 Toyota RAV4

Red Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,488 mi
Last recorded112,488 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 RFZ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 112,488 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 109,127 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 106,477 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 106,477 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 101,063 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 98,275 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 96,075 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 96,075 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 92,455 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 87,641 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 83,132 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 78,629 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 71,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 65,340 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 62,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear diff mouting deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2013 55,020 miles

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 55,020 miles

Rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 51,821 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 48,144 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 40,700 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre tread 5.0mm + slightly worn edge

Pass 25 Aug 2009 37,049 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 31,576 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 25,032 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 19,721 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
Full Toyota RAV4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MX52 RFZ is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MX52 RFZ?

You can check the full history of MX52 RFZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MX52 RFZ registered?

MX52 RFZ is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is MX52 RFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX52 RFZ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MX52 RFZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MX52 RFZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.