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SM52 EFR

2002 Toyota RAV4

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,298 mi
Last recorded117,298 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 EFR
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 117,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2018 111,812 miles

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

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

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

headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2017 105,708 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2017 105,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective ball joint split pin corroded away (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2016 99,283 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 99,281 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 98,146 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 93,381 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 87,009 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 78,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs slightly corroded

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2011 78,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs slightly corroded

Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2011 76,861 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 76,861 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 76,856 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust blowing at join (downpipe to particulate filter)

n/s front to rear (to flexi) metal brake pipe corroded

o/s front to rear (to flexi) metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2010 72,619 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 67,114 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 67,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 58,315 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 58,315 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre is perished

Pass 10 Oct 2006 51,183 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 33,487 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 EFR is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SM52 EFR, 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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SM52 EFR is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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