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VE51 OBW

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,444 mi
Last recorded121,444 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 OBW
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 121,444 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside has parts cover in underseal

Pass 25 Feb 2025 115,374 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parts of vehicle underside covered in underseal

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 111,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens hazey (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens hazey (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle heavily undersealed preventing thorough inspection for structural rigidity/brake pipes and suspension components.

Pass 15 Feb 2023 109,708 miles

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

vehicle heavily undersealed preventing thorough inspection of structural rigidity/rigid brake pipes/suspension components.

Pass 21 Feb 2022 107,887 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake imbalanced n/s lower effort

under body covered in underseal also covering brake pipes

Fail 21 Feb 2022 107,872 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake imbalanced n/s lower effort

under body covered in underseal also covering brake pipes

Pass 1 Mar 2021 106,686 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 105,343 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 103,449 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2018 100,862 miles

eml illuminated

Pass 21 Feb 2017 97,005 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 90,411 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill and box section (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill and box section (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 90,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill and box section (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill and box section (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 81,386 miles

E.M.L.is on

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/side rear tyre is worn on inner edge plus slightly out of shape

there is a rattling noise from the exhaust

Pass 24 Feb 2014 72,546 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 67,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 67,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 55,633 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 54,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 53,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2008 52,054 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 50,492 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 44,100 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 37,225 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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VE51 OBW 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 VE51 OBW, 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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VE51 OBW is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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