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VA52 SXF

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,155 mi
Last recorded160,155 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 SXF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 160,155 miles

Body has slight corrosion parts of underside (6.1.B.2)

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

em light on

Fail 18 Apr 2018 160,150 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion parts of underside (6.1.B.2)

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

em light on

Pass 25 Mar 2017 144,516 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

nearside headlamp aim just meet lower limit criteria

rear brake pads worn and lipped

Pass 19 Mar 2016 133,579 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 133,246 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 133,242 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 124,644 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 124,641 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 115,430 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 104,985 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 91,547 miles

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

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

rear brake discs deteriorating

rear seats not installed in vehicle

Fail 22 Sep 2010 91,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

rear brake discs deteriorating

rear seats not installed in vehicle

Pass 24 Sep 2009 75,153 miles

nearside rear seat not installed in vehicle

Fail 24 Sep 2009 75,153 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear seat not installed in vehicle

Pass 15 Sep 2008 52,865 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight stone chip damage to windscreen

wiper blades are past best

Fail 15 Sep 2008 52,865 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight stone chip damage to windscreen

wiper blades are past best

Pass 26 Sep 2007 42,059 miles

front brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Fail 25 Sep 2007 42,059 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

front brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 19 Sep 2006 32,538 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear brake discs deteriorating

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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VA52 SXF is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VA52 SXF, 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 VA52 SXF registered?

VA52 SXF is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is VA52 SXF safe to buy?

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