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SN52 BYB

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,944 mi
Last recorded63,944 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 BYB
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 63,944 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2025 61,939 miles

Engine management light on

General corrosion to brake and suspensions components under vehicle

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Pass 13 Nov 2024 59,437 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 54,128 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 54,128 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 49,229 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all round (6.2.2 (d) (i))

suspension parts corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2022 49,228 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all round (6.2.2 (d) (i))

suspension parts corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2021 45,307 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 45,275 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 39,414 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 38,731 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 37,395 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 37,391 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 35,084 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline, advise replacement (3.5.1g)

o/s/f brake disc pitted on outer face

Fail 13 Apr 2017 35,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly cracked & perished on sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline, advise replacement (3.5.1g)

o/s/f brake disc pitted on outer face

Pass 4 May 2016 33,782 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

o/s headlamp lense detiorated

o/s/f tyre badly cracked & perished

Fail 3 May 2016 33,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked & perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

o/s headlamp lense detiorated

o/s/f tyre badly cracked & perished

Pass 21 Apr 2015 32,325 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracked & perished

Fail 21 Apr 2015 32,325 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

o/s/f tyre cracked & perished

Pass 29 Apr 2014 31,089 miles

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

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

various brake pipes greased

Pass 2 May 2013 29,494 miles

offside front brake disc slightly scored

Pass 2 May 2012 28,269 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 26,458 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 25,353 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2010 25,353 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 23,289 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 18,754 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 15,860 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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SN52 BYB is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SN52 BYB, 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 SN52 BYB registered?

SN52 BYB is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is SN52 BYB safe to buy?

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