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RL52 WJO

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

151,161 mi
Last recorded151,161 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 WJO
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 151,161 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 147,786 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 144,052 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 144,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 141,314 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 137,648 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 137,648 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 134,895 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 131,647 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 123,336 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 117,589 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 117,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp lens misted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp lens misted (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 110,098 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 110,098 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 102,910 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 97,253 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 90,293 miles

Near side front wheel centre cap missing

Fail 21 Oct 2013 90,290 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Near side front wheel centre cap missing

Pass 24 Oct 2012 84,384 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 78,471 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 72,992 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 60,806 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 47,923 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 34,546 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 23,990 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 17,823 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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RL52 WJO is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RL52 WJO, 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 RL52 WJO registered?

RL52 WJO is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is RL52 WJO safe to buy?

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