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OU52 YHS

2002 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,417 mi
Last recorded180,417 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 YHS
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 180,417 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 178,291 miles

suspension parts started to rust in places

Fail 9 Jun 2025 178,283 miles

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

suspension parts started to rust in places

Pass 3 Jun 2024 174,839 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 174,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 168,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

signs of oil residue around base of engine

Fail 23 May 2023 168,296 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join on rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

signs of oil residue around base of engine

Pass 8 Jun 2022 165,278 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front head lights started to fade

Fail 8 Jun 2022 165,278 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front head lights started to fade

Pass 29 May 2021 158,814 miles

under body started to rust

Pass 21 May 2020 152,547 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2020 152,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 145,119 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 145,119 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 139,200 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil level low

Pass 27 May 2017 132,491 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 125,285 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 116,240 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 106,798 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 106,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 94,596 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 86,218 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jun 2011 75,695 miles

front brake discs are slightly pitted.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 64,740 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 53,199 miles

less than 3mm of tread on n/s/r tyre

tread low on inner part of o/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2008 41,707 miles

n/s wiper blade perishing

Pass 19 Sep 2007 36,765 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 30,370 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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OU52 YHS is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU52 YHS, 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 OU52 YHS registered?

OU52 YHS is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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