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YT51 MZW

2001 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

246,265 mi
Last recorded246,265 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota RAV484,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 MZW
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 246,265 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 246,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 242,583 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Engine malfunction indicator lamp on

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear door slight damage

Offside Rear bumper slight damage

Pass 7 Jan 2023 236,766 miles

Engine malfunction indicator lamp (engine management light or ‘EML’) ON

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear wing slight damage

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 236,766 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine malfunction indicator lamp (engine management light or ‘EML’) ON

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear wing slight damage

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 230,114 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear door slight damage

Fail 14 Feb 2022 230,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust shield lose

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear door slight damage

Pass 6 Apr 2021 222,037 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 213,887 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2020 213,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 206,209 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 206,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 198,218 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Track control arm outer bush/bearing slight play

Offside Rear Strong Advise: Metal brake pipe corroded

Slight fluffing and fraying to offside front seat belt

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Surface corrosion to brake ferrules and unions

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washers poor delivery

Fail 4 Apr 2018 198,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced No image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced No image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Track control arm outer bush/bearing slight play

Offside Rear Strong Advise: Metal brake pipe corroded

Slight fluffing and fraying to offside front seat belt

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Surface corrosion to brake ferrules and unions

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washers poor delivery

Pass 16 May 2017 191,810 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear off side (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear seat missing at time off test

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

Fail 8 May 2017 191,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear off side (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear seat missing at time off test

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

Pass 11 May 2016 186,836 miles

Centre Rear Seat removed and seat belt not tested

Front Tyres treads wearing low

Nearside Rear Seat removed and seat belt not tested

Nearside Windscreen washer poor delivery

PAS fluid at minimum

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Fail 11 May 2016 186,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Centre Rear Seat removed and seat belt not tested

Front Tyres treads wearing low

Nearside Rear Seat removed and seat belt not tested

Nearside Windscreen washer poor delivery

PAS fluid at minimum

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Strong advise: Headlamps aged and images poor

Pass 27 May 2015 180,578 miles

Headlamps aged and images poor

Nearside windscreen washer requires attention

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test.(Nearside rear and center rear)

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Fail 21 May 2015 180,558 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system heavily corroded in parts and in poor condition

Headlamps aged and images poor

Nearside windscreen washer requires attention

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test.(Nearside rear and center rear)

Strong Advise:Rear differential mounting failed and adrift

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Pass 14 May 2014 175,076 miles

Headlamps aged/poor images

Surface corrosion to offside rear metal brake pipe

Pass 29 May 2013 166,884 miles

Damage to nearside rear door and trim missing

Engine management light on

Exhaust heavily corroded in parts

Headlamps aged

Minor chips in screen

Minor oil leaks

Nearside front lower swivel gaitor damp

Nearside washer jet requires attention

Play in offside rear lower/outer suspension bush

Rear seats removed at time of testing

Rear view mirror insecure

Steering and suspension gaitors perishing and cracking

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Surface corrsion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Underside of vehicle covered in mud and debris

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Fail 29 May 2013 166,884 miles

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

Damage to nearside rear door and trim missing

Engine management light on

Exhaust heavily corroded in parts

Headlamps aged

Minor chips in screen

Minor oil leaks

Nearside front lower swivel gaitor damp

Nearside washer jet requires attention

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in offside rear lower/outer suspension bush

Rear seats removed at time of testing

Rear view mirror insecure

Steering and suspension gaitors perishing and cracking

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Surface corrsion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Underside of vehicle covered in mud and debris

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Pass 9 Jul 2012 157,528 miles

Brake flexis and ferrules showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Corrosion to offside rear metal brake pipe

Damage to nearside rear door and trim missing

Headlamps aged

Minor mistings of oil

Nearside wing mirror surround requires attention

Rear view mirror insecure

Slight bind to offside rear brake

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Surface corroasion to exhaust and mountings showing age

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Underside of vehicle partially covered in mud and debris

Fail 9 Jul 2012 157,528 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake flexis and ferrules showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Corrosion to offside rear metal brake pipe

Damage to nearside rear door and trim missing

Headlamps aged

Minor mistings of oil

Nearside wing mirror surround requires attention

Rear view mirror insecure

Slight bind to offside rear brake

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Surface corroasion to exhaust and mountings showing age

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Underside of vehicle partially covered in mud and debris

Pass 8 Jul 2011 144,036 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 144,036 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 126,829 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 104,345 miles

Drivers seat belt stalk locking mechanism 'sticking' slightly, still secures and releases belt as intended.

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 84,511 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 59,188 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 41,501 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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YT51 MZW is a 2001 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

Across all 2001 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 84,553 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 YT51 MZW, 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 25 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YT51 MZW is a 2001 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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