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RF52 LJX

2002 Toyota RAV4

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,350 mi
Last recorded116,350 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 LJX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 116,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front seat belt mechanism slightly faulty

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 116,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front seat belt mechanism slightly faulty

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 106,070 miles

offside rear foot brake reading low

drivers seat belt receiver difficult to operate

Pass 29 Jul 2019 98,641 miles

both headlight lenses cloudy

drivers seat belt receiver difficult to operate

offside rear foot brake reading low

Pass 25 Jul 2018 96,708 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking between treads (5.2.3 (e))

both headlight lenses cloudy

drivers seat belt receiver sticks

Fail 17 Jul 2018 96,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking between treads (5.2.3 (e))

both headlight lenses cloudy

drivers seat belt receiver sticks

Pass 12 Jul 2017 94,175 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 90,480 miles

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 86,223 miles

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

both front tyres slight uneven tread

Pass 16 Jul 2014 80,656 miles

both headlight lenses cloudy

both rear foot brake readings low

drivers seat belt receiver faulty

offside rear brake disc disc slightly pitted

Pass 11 Jul 2013 74,672 miles

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

driver seat belt locking mechanism slightly faulty

nearside front tyre uneven tread

wiper marks on windscreen nearside

Pass 12 Jul 2012 68,870 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 60,438 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 60,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 53,925 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 49,686 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

child seat nearside front so unable to check seat belt

Pass 7 Nov 2007 44,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Nov 2007 44,624 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2006 35,369 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 22,779 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 22,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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RF52 LJX is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RF52 LJX, 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

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What year was RF52 LJX registered?

RF52 LJX is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 14 December 2002.

Is RF52 LJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF52 LJX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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