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SH52 AKN

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

143,799 mi
Last recorded143,799 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 AKN
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 143,799 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 143,793 miles

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 140,129 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 138,094 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 134,558 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 130,090 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 130,079 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EML light on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 125,419 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 121,363 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 117,991 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 117,924 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 114,103 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 114,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 108,811 miles

Advise age cracking to tyre and some light damage to outer wall.

Advise engine management light on

Advise on pre-checks before testing oil level low topped up by 1.5ltrs and tyre pressurs very low.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 108,811 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Advise age cracking to tyre and some light damage to outer wall.

Advise engine management light on

Advise on pre-checks before testing oil level low topped up by 1.5ltrs and tyre pressurs very low.

Exhaust very corroded at rear joint.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Mar 2014 104,268 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 104,268 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 100,143 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 100,138 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 97,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 93,850 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 93,850 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 86,807 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 86,807 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2009 68,239 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 68,239 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 54,801 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 54,800 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 37,221 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 24,271 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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SH52 AKN is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 SH52 AKN, 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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SH52 AKN is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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