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SM51 XUL

2002 Toyota RAV4

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

135,332 mi
Last recorded135,332 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 XUL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 135,332 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 134,030 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 132,586 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 130,791 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 129,572 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 127,762 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 124,147 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 118,254 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 111,665 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 104,255 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 98,027 miles

Front number plate is damaged

both front headlight lenses are deteriorated

Fail 20 Nov 2015 97,961 miles

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

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

Front number plate is damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front headlight lenses are deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2014 91,139 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

nearside front tyre perrished on outerwall

offside rear tyre perrished on outerwal

Pass 6 Nov 2013 82,332 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 74,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Oct 2012 74,731 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Nov 2011 64,258 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 62,932 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 61,481 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 59,469 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 57,228 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 52,285 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 44,338 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 XUL is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XUL, 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 SM51 XUL registered?

SM51 XUL is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is SM51 XUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 XUL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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