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RX52 AFZ

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

165,661 mi
Last recorded165,661 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 AFZ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 165,661 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 157,400 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 157,393 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Jul 2020 149,673 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 149,667 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 142,363 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 142,361 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly stretched (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 142,350 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 129,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low-ish, about 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low-ish, about 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 129,523 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both sides, and boots split. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low-ish, about 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low-ish, about 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 114,316 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamps poor pattern - lenses deteriorated

Non obligatory mirror damaged NS door mirror missing ()

Fail 12 Dec 2016 113,928 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamps poor pattern - lenses deteriorated

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged NS door mirror missing ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 97,563 miles

Rear brake discs worn/corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2015 97,504 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 82,606 miles

Exhaust rear joint is very rusty

Front number plate is broken

N/S/R tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall

Fail 10 Sep 2014 82,606 miles

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

Exhaust rear joint is very rusty

Front number plate is broken

N/S/R tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 75,144 miles

Movement in steering rack mounts

N/S/F tyre is worn on the inside edge

O/S/R tyre is worn smooth on the inside edge

Pass 24 Sep 2012 69,734 miles

front number plate has some damage

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Sep 2012 69,734 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate has some damage

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Sep 2011 62,400 miles

Front brake discs are worn

Front number plate is broken

N/S/F tyre is badly worn on the inside

O/S/F tyre is badly worn on the outside

Pass 4 Jun 2010 50,468 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 34,076 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 26,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 26,286 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 20,872 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 16,233 miles

FUEL TANK DAMAGED (NOT LEAKING)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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RX52 AFZ 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 61.5%.

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 RX52 AFZ, 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 RX52 AFZ registered?

RX52 AFZ is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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