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VN51 ZKU

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

117,511 mi
Last recorded117,511 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 ZKU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 117,511 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 117,492 miles

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 112,787 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 107,965 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearsie and offside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 102,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 102,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake rod has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake rod has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 97,738 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 95,479 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 95,479 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 92,866 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 90,466 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 86,672 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 81,951 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 76,710 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 76,700 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 70,611 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 64,300 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 58,195 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 50,669 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 50,669 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 43,127 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 38,017 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 32,700 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 27,664 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 22,924 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 18,538 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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VN51 ZKU is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 VN51 ZKU, 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 VN51 ZKU registered?

VN51 ZKU is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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