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SB52 BAB

2002 Toyota RAV4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

139,897 mi
Last recorded139,897 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 BAB
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 139,897 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 139,246 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 9 Apr 2022 139,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 Feb 2021 136,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 136,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted securing pin missing (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 130,508 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S REAR ABOVE REAR AXLE TO FLEX. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 130,508 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn 1. O/S AND N FRONT. 2. O/S AND N/S REAR. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken N/S REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S REAR ABOVE REAR AXLE TO FLEX. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 122,514 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE N/S REAR. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S REAR TO FLEX ABOVE AXLE. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 115,349 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 115,348 miles

Offside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 108,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe at joint to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear advice squeak from near side rear parking brake?

Offside Front advice suspect oil leak from power steering pump?

Pass 22 Jan 2016 99,967 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 90,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 90,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 81,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 70,979 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 62,873 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 62,871 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

E.M.L.on

Pass 1 Feb 2011 56,397 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 56,397 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 50,248 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 43,326 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 37,220 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 31,578 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 25,365 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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SB52 BAB is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SB52 BAB, 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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SB52 BAB is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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