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YG51 SCH

2002 Toyota RAV4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,574 mi
Last recorded125,574 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 SCH
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 125,574 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 125,562 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 123,887 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

eml light on

Pass 29 Mar 2023 120,492 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 117,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all appear to have been undersealed in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight on sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside and inner sill to floor appear to have been stood and undersealed in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 117,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all appear to have been undersealed in places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both side dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight on sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside and inner sill to floor appear to have been stood and undersealed in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 114,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 114,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 111,164 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 111,164 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to spring mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded may clean and grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 108,565 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 104,605 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output KEEP POLISH BOTH HEAD LAMPS SLIGHT DISCOLORED (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE TO STRIP CHECK NOW (3.5.1g)

TOP UP WAX OIL BEFORE WINTER

Pass 7 Sep 2016 101,060 miles

Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately req strip and check snaching adjust strip check REAR BRAKES DISC DRUM TYPE (3.5.1n)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT HEAD LAMPS REQ POLLISHING (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRIP CHECK NEXT SERVICE CHANGE AS NESSASERY (3.5.1g)

underbody chassi brake pipes brake hoses dry rusty req clean wax oil grease now

Pass 18 Aug 2015 97,157 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 91,844 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 83,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2012 79,676 miles

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

exhaust backbox clamp corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2011 73,802 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 67,991 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2009 61,880 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 55,889 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 47,446 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 40,385 miles

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 16 Aug 2005 33,167 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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YG51 SCH is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YG51 SCH, 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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YG51 SCH is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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