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OV52 ZCT

2002 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,347 mi
Last recorded168,347 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 ZCT
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 168,347 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 157,543 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Inner sills rusty

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 150,718 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

both inner sills rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2023 143,768 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

both inner sills rusty

Fail 16 Jan 2023 143,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

both inner sills rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2022 139,182 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 139,147 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 132,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 128,227 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

eml light on

Fail 11 Jan 2020 128,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

eml light on

Pass 12 Jan 2019 126,397 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 126,395 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 123,947 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush borderline pass (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 14 Jan 2017 120,205 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Jan 2016 116,377 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eng man light on

Fail 9 Jan 2016 116,341 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eng man light on

Pass 5 Jan 2015 110,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 102,264 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 Jan 2013 94,991 miles

Engine Management Light On At Time Of Test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jan 2012 90,388 miles

air freshener removed from interior mirror during pre-check

brake fluid below max

Pass 7 Jan 2011 85,703 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 85,643 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 80,252 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 80,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 71,543 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 60,031 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front wiper blade split slightly at both ends

Pass 9 Jan 2007 48,885 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 38,796 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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OV52 ZCT 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 OV52 ZCT, 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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OV52 ZCT is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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