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PY51 FSJ

2002 Toyota RAV4

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

177,097 mi
Last recorded177,097 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 FSJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2022 177,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 171,059 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 162,018 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 162,008 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2019 153,134 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 153,134 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 147,912 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

plastic under covers fitted

Fail 16 May 2018 147,833 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (main) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (main) (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2017 139,712 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 133,754 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 128,338 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 121,944 miles

metal brake pipes coated in grease making inspection difficult

Pass 17 Apr 2013 115,258 miles

front tyres worn

metal brake pipes coated in grease making inspection difficult

Pass 20 Apr 2012 108,473 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 108,388 miles

Front Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 101,870 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 92,673 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 82,633 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on edges.

unable to fully check brake pipes due to them being covered in grease.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 72,550 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on edges.

rear wiperblade split.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 62,726 miles

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight miovement in both steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 10 Apr 2007 62,726 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight movement in both power steering rack mounting bushes

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Apr 2006 54,293 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 52,538 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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PY51 FSJ is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PY51 FSJ, 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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PY51 FSJ is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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