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RY51 PJV

2002 Toyota RAV4

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,928 mi
Last recorded104,928 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 PJV
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 104,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 102,931 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 102,931 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 99,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 97,228 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 97,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 94,366 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 92,667 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 92,667 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 89,836 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 89,834 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 85,075 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 77,781 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 74,057 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 68,469 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 65,457 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 64,258 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 64,257 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 62,285 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 62,285 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 59,981 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 59,981 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 58,642 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 58,642 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 56,135 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 52,500 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 45,099 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 37,042 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 37,042 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 27,724 miles

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

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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RY51 PJV is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RY51 PJV, 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 RY51 PJV registered?

RY51 PJV is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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