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Toyota RAV-4

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y201 MEVMOT history

Y201 MEV is a blue petrol Toyota RAV-4 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 104,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

Y201 MEV blue Toyota RAV4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
104,363 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y201 MEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
RAV-4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y201 MEV was last recorded at 104,363 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,349 miles · 3 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
3,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,363 miles
  • 2025 – 97,584 miles
  • 2024 – 87,352 miles
  • 2023 – 84,197 miles
  • 2022 – 82,562 miles
  • 2021 – 80,617 miles
  • 2020 – 78,604 miles
  • 2019 – 77,077 miles
  • 2018 – 74,084 miles
  • 2017 – 71,454 miles
  • 2016 – 68,735 miles
  • 2015 – 65,811 miles
  • 2014 – 62,576 miles
  • 2013 – 60,026 miles
  • 2012 – 55,856 miles
  • 2011 – 51,209 miles
  • 2010 – 46,353 miles
  • 2009 – 42,773 miles
  • 2008 – 38,513 miles
  • 2007 – 35,138 miles
  • 2006 – 31,577 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,363 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust sheild insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seat not fitted at time of testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass104,363 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    104,363 miles
    Test number
    951985789531
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust sheild insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seat not fitted at time of test

  2. Fail104,349 miles (+6,765)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,349 miles
    Test number
    521060606714
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust sheild insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seat not fitted at time of test

  3. Pass97,584 miles (+663)2 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    97,584 miles
    Test number
    461285368182
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look right on limit??, hard to see (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm / hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened lower shock absorber mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm / hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened lower shock absorber mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seats removed, not fitted at time of test

  4. Fail96,921 miles (+9,569)4 major2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,921 miles
    Test number
    186651098156
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower tie rod, rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Looks right on limit, hard to see (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm/hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened lower shock absorber mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm/hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened lower shock absorber mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seats corroded

  5. Pass87,352 miles (+98)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    87,352 miles
    Test number
    647656385781
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail87,254 miles (+3,057)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,254 miles
    Test number
    631979460568
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass84,197 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    84,197 miles
    Test number
    925801503870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail84,166 miles (+1,604)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,166 miles
    Test number
    667499387340
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides rear sill backings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass82,562 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    82,562 miles
    Test number
    592567889434
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail82,552 miles (+1,935)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,552 miles
    Test number
    926254255802
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass80,617 miles (+2,013)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    80,617 miles
    Test number
    925617100803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,604 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    78,604 miles
    Test number
    108808901405
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail78,604 miles (+1,527)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,604 miles
    Test number
    691490950764
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass77,077 miles (+2,993)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    77,077 miles
    Test number
    484199106048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,084 miles (+2,630)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    74,084 miles
    Test number
    342658329945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,454 miles (+2,719)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    71,454 miles
    Test number
    112087670770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,735 miles (+2,924)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    68,735 miles
    Test number
    783958941170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,811 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    65,811 miles
    Test number
    328859415098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,786 miles (+3,210)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,786 miles
    Test number
    776405815058
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  20. Pass62,576 miles (+2,550)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    62,576 miles
    Test number
    386954514076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,026 miles (+4,170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    60,026 miles
    Test number
    296471333026
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass55,856 miles (+4,647)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    55,856 miles
    Test number
    387992932066
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass51,209 miles (+4,856)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    51,209 miles
    Test number
    149484731443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,353 miles (+3,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    46,353 miles
    Test number
    762070930044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass42,773 miles (+45)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    42,773 miles
    Test number
    121784539020
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads cracked and perished.

  26. Fail42,728 miles (+4,215)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,728 miles
    Test number
    520721739062
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads cracked and perished.

  27. Pass38,513 miles (+3,375)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    38,513 miles
    Test number
    243053838071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,138 miles (+3,561)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    35,138 miles
    Test number
    114984337057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass31,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    31,577 miles
    Test number
    382131226055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y201 MEV

Does Y201 MEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y201 MEV is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y201 MEV?
The MOT on Y201 MEV is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y201 MEV done?
Y201 MEV was recorded at 104,363 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 3,629 miles a year.
Has Y201 MEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y201 MEV has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y201 MEV 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 Y201 MEV find?
Y201 MEV passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: central rear exhaust sheild insecure; nearside rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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