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VA51 AXT

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,746 mi
Last recorded149,746 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 AXT
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 149,746 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 149,745 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Cab steps insecure front bracket corroded/detached (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 130,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 109,546 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 109,359 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pin missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 100,325 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 95,582 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 95,186 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 93,580 miles

Both headlamp lenses fogged but beam pattern is still visible

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Tyres slight perishing

Pass 26 Mar 2019 91,919 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 91,919 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 89,891 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 87,164 miles

N/S/R And Centre rear seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Mar 2016 84,168 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 80,217 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 75,482 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 69,914 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated at joint between rear and centre section

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2012 65,577 miles

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

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

fog light on tow bar not working

Pass 20 Jan 2011 62,584 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 58,454 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 55,572 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 51,946 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 48,060 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 42,343 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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VA51 AXT is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VA51 AXT, 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 VA51 AXT registered?

VA51 AXT is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 22 January 2002.

Is VA51 AXT safe to buy?

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