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RX52 FJA

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

176,507 mi
Last recorded176,507 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 176,507 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2024 170,699 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside front lower drop link ball joint gaiters perishing

Nearside and offside, front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at the rear sections

Offside front suspension spring corroded

Offside rear suspension spring corroded

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 165,730 miles

Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at the rear sections

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Front sub-frame corroded

Front sub-frame, rear mounting area corroded

Nearside rear and offside rear inner sills corroded

Offside front suspension coil spring corroded

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 160,768 miles

Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at the rear sections.

Both rear inner sills corroded

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Offside front rear sub-frame mounting area corroded

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

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

Slight exhaust blow from rear clamp

Pass 23 Sep 2021 155,826 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Offside front, rear sub-frame mounting area corroded

Rear inner sills corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2020 152,357 miles

Front sub-frame and front and rear suspension components corroded

Movement in offside front anti-roll bar drop link joints

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

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

Nearside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2019 148,163 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs worn and lipped

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 148,163 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs worn and lipped

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 141,128 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear brake pads worn to limit and brake discs wearing thin

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Sep 2017 134,187 miles

Offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Rear brake pads more than 2/3 worn

Rear chassis sections at suspension spring mounting areas corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has minor chips

Pass 3 Oct 2016 127,722 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

poor beam and light output from both headlamps

Pass 1 Oct 2015 122,799 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 117,612 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 112,905 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 107,467 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

E.M.L ON

Pass 3 Oct 2011 101,980 miles

REAR BRAKE CALIPER PIN TENSIONER PLATES INCORRECTLY FITTED

Fail 27 Sep 2010 96,632 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 96,632 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 85,715 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 73,716 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 61,612 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 49,426 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 36,707 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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RX52 FJA is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 RX52 FJA, 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 FJA registered?

RX52 FJA is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is RX52 FJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 FJA shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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