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PO52 OCU

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,910 mi
Last recorded128,910 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO52 OCU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 128,910 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened plus o/side lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both headlamps are slightly crazed

Fail 5 Oct 2023 128,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened plus o/side lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both headlamps are slightly crazed

Pass 7 Oct 2022 124,995 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 124,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 122,057 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2020 117,899 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 111,437 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near rear coil springs and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 111,437 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlamps aim could not be checked glass frosted (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near rear coil springs and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 102,986 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 102,986 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 100,332 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 100,307 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 98,084 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 90,538 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2014 80,407 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 80,407 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 79,669 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 71,455 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 66,281 miles

nearside front ball joint lost grease no play

rear tyre treads cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2010 60,471 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 53,462 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 46,853 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 38,559 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 30,473 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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PO52 OCU is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 PO52 OCU, 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 PO52 OCU registered?

PO52 OCU is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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