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YS51 NBE

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

164,302 mi
Last recorded164,302 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS51 NBE
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2025 164,302 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near coil spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting multiple places near rear sub frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all attaching arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

only front seats presented for test

Pass 16 Feb 2024 141,657 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension attachments (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 141,655 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases several places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension attachments (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2023 124,029 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 123,982 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 120,967 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 120,930 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 116,958 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 116,950 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values recorded level over 5/m - limit is 1/m (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 114,121 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 114,119 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Level of 5.29/m recorded - max is 1.0/m (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 110,336 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 105,870 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 103,377 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear differential mounting deteriorated

Fail 8 Feb 2017 103,376 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear differential mounting deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2016 101,068 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 101,068 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 98,080 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 90,206 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2013 83,502 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 76,586 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 71,266 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 67,307 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 67,307 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 59,907 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 59,907 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 48,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 39,348 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 33,527 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 33,527 miles

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

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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YS51 NBE is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 YS51 NBE, 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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YS51 NBE is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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