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RL51 YWX

2002 Toyota Rav 4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,158 mi
Last recorded144,158 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Rav 488,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 YWX
MakeToyota
ModelRav 4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 144,158 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 143,633 miles

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

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

under side corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2023 142,911 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 142,102 miles

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

under side corroded

Pass 17 May 2021 141,250 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Rear discs worn

Fail 14 May 2021 141,242 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2019 140,509 miles

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2018 139,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 134,131 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 125,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 117,682 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner edges (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

advise engine man light on

Pass 12 Nov 2014 110,471 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 102,115 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 102,115 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 99,418 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 95,061 miles

front bumper damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2012 95,061 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front bumper damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2012 94,685 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

engine managment light on

front bumper damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2011 88,443 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 80,134 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 71,618 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 71,618 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 63,492 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 55,905 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 47,359 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Rav 4?

Based on 5,714 MOT tests across 508 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
5,899
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
508
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 110
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 97
fog lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 83
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RL51 YWX is a 2002 Toyota Rav 4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Rav 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 88,597 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Rav 4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RL51 YWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Rav 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Rav 4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RL51 YWX registered?

RL51 YWX is a 2002 Toyota Rav 4, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is RL51 YWX safe to buy?

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