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Toyota RAV4

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc

S42 YADMOT history

S42 YAD is a green petrol Toyota RAV4 first used on 24 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 54,268 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

S42 YAD green Toyota RAV4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2025
Mileage
54,268 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,071 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S42 YAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
RAV4
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S42 YAD was last recorded at 54,268 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 1,347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,921 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,347 miles
Average per year
2,071 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,268 miles
  • 2024 – 52,921 miles
  • 2023 – 50,518 miles
  • 2022 – 47,816 miles
  • 2021 – 44,238 miles
  • 2019 – 38,820 miles
  • 2018 – 35,576 miles
  • 2016 – 25,044 miles
  • 2015 – 24,100 miles
  • 2014 – 23,422 miles
  • 2013 – 22,674 miles
  • 2012 – 21,403 miles
  • 2011 – 20,591 miles
  • 2010 – 19,860 miles
  • 2009 – 18,852 miles
  • 2008 – 17,886 miles
  • 2007 – 16,130 miles
  • 2006 – 14,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail54,268 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe assembly (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll components corroded underside
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion throughout underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • General underbody corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail54,268 miles (+1,347)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,268 miles
    Test number
    266413790112
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe assembly (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll components corroded underside
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion throughout underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass52,921 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    52,921 miles
    Test number
    277257381516
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
  3. Fail52,921 miles (+2,403)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,921 miles
    Test number
    179638670045
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
  4. Pass50,518 miles (+2,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    50,518 miles
    Test number
    665733164452
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  5. Pass47,816 miles (+3,578)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    47,816 miles
    Test number
    194535472947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,238 miles (+5,418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    44,238 miles
    Test number
    447213285855
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to under vehicle components
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass38,820 miles (+3,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    38,820 miles
    Test number
    373658988342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass35,576 miles (+10,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    35,576 miles
    Test number
    114043512032
    • AdvisoryBoth front n/s & o/s tyres have heavy perishing to outer side walls and partially within tread pattern
  9. Pass25,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    25,044 miles
    Test number
    486077678548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail25,044 miles (+944)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,044 miles
    Test number
    986067139049
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  11. Pass24,100 miles (+678)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    24,100 miles
    Test number
    713996283200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    23,422 miles
    Test number
    467914894262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail23,422 miles (+748)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,422 miles
    Test number
    325984694446
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  14. Pass22,674 miles (+1,271)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    22,674 miles
    Test number
    386360393234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,403 miles (+812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    21,403 miles
    Test number
    618337492285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  16. Pass20,591 miles (+731)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    20,591 miles
    Test number
    537830591258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,860 miles (+1,008)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    19,860 miles
    Test number
    614162890287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,852 miles (+966)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    18,852 miles
    Test number
    451475579278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,886 miles (+1,756)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    17,886 miles
    Test number
    684195898291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,130 miles (+1,450)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    16,130 miles
    Test number
    703677897206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    14,680 miles
    Test number
    884473696234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S42 YAD

Does S42 YAD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S42 YAD expired on 27 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S42 YAD?
The MOT on S42 YAD expired on 27 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S42 YAD done?
S42 YAD was recorded at 54,268 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 2,071 miles a year.
Has S42 YAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S42 YAD has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S42 YAD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S42 YAD find?
S42 YAD failed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 2 major defects and 3 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe assembly; all components corroded underside, and 2 more.

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