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SN52 BZW

2002 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

148,461 mi
Last recorded148,461 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 BZW
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 148,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 148,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 143,309 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 143,299 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 137,485 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats ()

Fail 29 Aug 2019 137,485 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats ()

EML light on

Pass 25 Sep 2018 124,392 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 124,382 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 112,189 miles

All 4 tyres perished/cracking

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 102,169 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 91,872 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 91,860 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

centre & rear exhaust system corrioded

Pass 3 Oct 2014 82,494 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 79,429 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 75,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 71,085 miles

had to remove large wooden box to check rear seats and belts

Pass 12 Feb 2010 65,581 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 60,981 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 60,981 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 55,061 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 55,061 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 47,546 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 42,271 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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SN52 BZW is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol 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 SN52 BZW, 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 BZW registered?

SN52 BZW is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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