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SM51 WZS

2002 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

111,993 mi
Last recorded111,993 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 WZS
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 111,993 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 111,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 106,151 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 106,144 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 101,212 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 91,477 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 1 Mar 2017 86,449 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 86,448 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 78,838 miles

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded

Rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Various parts of under body corroded not to excess

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 78,838 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level clutch slave cylinder leaking (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded

Rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Various parts of under body corroded not to excess

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 70,781 miles

Both front suspension arms corroded

Both rear suspension arms corroded

Fuel tank corroded

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

Off side front ABS sensor wiring adrift (bracket broken)

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

Rear exhaust joint heaverly corroded

Various parts of the under body corroded (not to excess)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 70,781 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both front suspension arms corroded

Both rear suspension arms corroded

Fuel tank corroded

Fuel tank support straps corroded

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

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

Off side front ABS sensor wiring adrift (bracket broken)

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

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

Rear exhaust joint heaverly corroded

Various parts of the under body corroded (not to excess)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 65,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 62,235 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 62,235 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 58,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 53,616 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 48,059 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 42,430 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 34,666 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 34,666 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 29,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 24,837 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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SM51 WZS is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SM51 WZS, 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 SM51 WZS registered?

SM51 WZS is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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