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SF52 NVC

2002 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

115,834 mi
Last recorded115,834 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF52 NVC
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 115,834 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 115,085 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 115,085 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 114,199 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened near gearbox mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 114,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened near gearbox mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 114,119 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened lower engine mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arche (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated bush worn & corroded (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged & slightly loose

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both & anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 110,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre mounting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 110,123 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre mounting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 106,341 miles

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

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 badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre mounting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +very corroded underside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 106,341 miles

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

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 badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre mounting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +very corroded underside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 106,317 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockabsorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very badly worn on inside edge and tyre punctured (nail) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 104,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight movement in drives seat

underside of vehicle very corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2020 104,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight movement in drives seat

underside of vehicle very corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2019 98,727 miles

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

front brakes slight binding

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges,h/lamps poor condition

suspension components+sills+chassis members+brake ferrules corroding,slight play in front drop links,centre propshaft bearing wearing,gearbox mounting wearing,brake hoses wearing

Fail 21 Sep 2019 98,639 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

front brakes slight binding

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges,h/lamps poor condition

suspension components+sills+chassis members+brake ferrules corroding,slight play in front drop links,centre propshaft bearing wearing,gearbox mounting wearing,brake hoses wearing

Pass 4 Mar 2019 97,127 miles

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

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

h/lamps poor condition,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

suspension components+brake ferrules+chassis members+sills corroding,front brakes slight binding,brake hoses wearing

Pass 5 Mar 2018 92,610 miles

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

suspension components+chassis members+brake ferrules corroding,brake discs wearing,brake hoses wearing,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 31 Jan 2018 92,598 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

suspension components+chassis members+brake ferrules corroding,brake discs wearing,brake hoses wearing,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2017 82,421 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 82,406 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 78,269 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 74,576 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 69,260 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 59,210 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 59,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 59,210 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 54,732 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 49,874 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres tread splitting

Fail 21 Jan 2010 49,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres tread splitting

Pass 23 Oct 2008 43,016 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 43,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 36,867 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 30,751 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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SF52 NVC is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 SF52 NVC, 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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SF52 NVC is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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