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SM52 AYC

2002 Toyota RAV4

Beige Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,084 mi
Last recorded178,084 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 AYC
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 178,084 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jan 2018 178,084 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 164,683 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)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 156,122 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 148,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 144,335 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 141,527 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 133,880 miles

No plate lamp dim

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

high level stop light inoperative

Pass 30 Nov 2009 126,100 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 118,228 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 110,805 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 102,604 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 102,604 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 89,526 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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SM52 AYC is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Beige with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SM52 AYC, 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 SM52 AYC registered?

SM52 AYC is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 16 November 2002.

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The MOT history for SM52 AYC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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