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VA51 EZM

2002 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

114,585 mi
Last recorded114,585 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 EZM
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 114,585 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve pipe centre to rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 114,581 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve pipe centre to rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 113,888 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 113,887 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 112,781 miles

Offside Rear brake tight when turned by hand

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 112,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake tight when turned by hand

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2022 110,220 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 104,410 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 104,410 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 22 May 2020 96,708 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 96,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 90,830 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 84,165 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 76,193 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 68,127 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 68,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 60,068 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 52,596 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 52,527 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 45,656 miles

both front brakes/wheels slightly binding

nsf tyre worn low outer edge(cracked in sidewall)

rear seats in lockdown position at time of test(not in use/unable test rear belts)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 45,656 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front brakes/wheels slightly binding

nsf tyre worn low outer edge(cracked in sidewall)

rear brakes slightly uneven/juddering

rear seats in lockdown position at time of test(not in use/unable test rear belts)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 43,537 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 43,537 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 40,002 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 40,002 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 37,533 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 34,579 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 31,434 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 28,740 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 25,248 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 25,248 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 11 Oct 2005 23,391 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 EZM is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 VA51 EZM, 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 EZM registered?

VA51 EZM is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 12 January 2002.

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