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YH51 JYR

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,375 mi
Last recorded125,375 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 JYR
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 125,375 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension, steering & braking components corroded

Transfer box oil leak, Prop-shaft area

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 125,374 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Headlamp has a product on the lens (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension, steering & braking components corroded

Transfer box oil leak, Prop-shaft area

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 118,249 miles

Engine lower mount, (dog-bone) rubber bush worn

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside & offside front headlight lens cloudy/foggy

Offside front sill corroded, offside jacking point mounting area

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

Transfer box oil leak

Under vehicle, suspension, steering & braking components corroded

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 118,248 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to fuel tank leak & condition of exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside & offside front headlight lens cloudy/foggy

Offside front sill corroded, offside jacking point mounting area

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

Transfer box oil leak

Under vehicle, suspension, steering & braking components corroded

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 113,228 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside & offside front corroded, slight misting reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front disc backing plate corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & offside, foggy/cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Transfer box oil leak, slight

Under vehicle, suspension, steering & braking components corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2023 113,226 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside & offside front corroded, slight misting reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front disc backing plate corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & offside, foggy/cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Under vehicle, suspension, steering & braking components corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2022 106,846 miles

Front transfer box oil leak

Nearside & Offside rear brake flexi pipe ends corroded

Nearside & offside front headlight lens foggy

Nearside & offside rear tyres cracking between treads

Under vehicle corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2022 106,846 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front transfer box oil leak

Nearside & Offside rear brake flexi pipe ends corroded

Nearside & offside front headlight lens foggy

Nearside & offside rear tyres cracking between treads

Nearside Registration light not working and lens insecure

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2021 110,298 miles

Nearside Rear number plate light insecure

front head lights faded

Fail 8 Dec 2021 101,297 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear number plate light insecure

Nearside Rear spring corroded and weak

front head lights faded

Pass 4 Dec 2020 95,807 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Rear cross member corroded and weak

both front head lights faded

slight oil leak near gear box

slight play front drop links

Fail 4 Dec 2020 95,807 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Rear cross member corroded and weak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both std (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front head lights faded

slight oil leak near gear box

slight play front drop links

Pass 6 Dec 2019 90,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake flexi pipe ends corroded

n/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2018 83,129 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 82,881 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front tyres slight edge wear

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 79,977 miles

engine malfunction light on

Fail 4 Dec 2017 79,939 miles

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

engine malfunction light on

Pass 8 Dec 2016 78,162 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 96,105 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 74,451 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 72,117 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 69,917 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 69,914 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 66,953 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 64,619 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 61,395 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 57,486 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 51,528 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 43,868 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 35,620 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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YH51 JYR is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YH51 JYR, 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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YH51 JYR is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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