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W542 RKX

2000 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

115,164 mi
Last recorded115,164 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota RAV484,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW542 RKX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 115,164 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 110,190 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 110,140 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 102,781 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 102,781 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 95,584 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 93,382 miles

Slight play in the offside front wheel

Fail 13 Aug 2021 93,382 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in the offside front wheel

Pass 5 Aug 2020 91,321 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 91,321 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 89,501 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bump stop broken away, (left on passenger seat).

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 86,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 83,273 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre X 2. ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 80,256 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear exhaust mounting bracket modified

Pass 17 Aug 2015 78,162 miles

coolant leak

nearside screenwash jet poor

Pass 13 Aug 2014 65,013 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 60,081 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 60,081 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 55,632 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 55,632 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 50,802 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 50,802 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 45,926 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 39,285 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 35,425 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 35,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 32,611 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 27,501 miles

both rear tyres cracked in tread but not exposing cord

Pass 23 Aug 2005 22,011 miles

both rear tyres could do with replacing(split in tread pattern not exposing cords)

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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W542 RKX is a 2000 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2000 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 84,513 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 W542 RKX, 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 26 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W542 RKX registered?

W542 RKX is a 2000 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W542 RKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W542 RKX shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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