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Toyota RAV-4

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y252 NLGMOT history

Y252 NLG is a silver petrol Toyota RAV-4 first used on 5 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 74,682 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

Y252 NLG silver Toyota RAV4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota RAV4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
74,682 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y252 NLG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
RAV-4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y252 NLG was last recorded at 74,682 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,188 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
494 miles
Average per year
2,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,682 miles
  • 2025 – 74,188 miles
  • 2024 – 73,689 miles
  • 2023 – 73,267 miles
  • 2022 – 72,770 miles
  • 2021 – 72,057 miles
  • 2019 – 70,704 miles
  • 2018 – 68,759 miles
  • 2017 – 66,606 miles
  • 2016 – 64,017 miles
  • 2015 – 61,619 miles
  • 2014 – 58,870 miles
  • 2013 – 56,224 miles
  • 2012 – 53,283 miles
  • 2011 – 49,769 miles
  • 2010 – 46,765 miles
  • 2009 – 43,785 miles
  • 2008 – 40,450 miles
  • 2007 – 37,185 miles
  • 2006 – 34,041 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,682 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Eml on

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both lower wing/outer sills corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,682 miles (+494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    74,682 miles
    Test number
    560912039579
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass74,188 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    74,188 miles
    Test number
    169314950444
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both lower wing/outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail74,185 miles (+496)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,185 miles
    Test number
    544060118687
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both lower wing/outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass73,689 miles (+422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    73,689 miles
    Test number
    415872747900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass73,267 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    73,267 miles
    Test number
    334516235686
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail73,264 miles (+494)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,264 miles
    Test number
    265415657975
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass72,770 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    72,770 miles
    Test number
    500867485625
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail72,765 miles (+708)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,765 miles
    Test number
    194569528854
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint at back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEml on
  9. Pass72,057 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    72,057 miles
    Test number
    117526938257
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEml on
  10. Fail72,054 miles (+1,350)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,054 miles
    Test number
    588853125456
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEml on
  11. Pass70,704 miles (+1,945)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,704 miles
    Test number
    584282193800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryEml on
  12. Pass68,759 miles (+2,153)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,759 miles
    Test number
    447819589858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    66,606 miles
    Test number
    987461057104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail66,606 miles (+2,589)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,606 miles
    Test number
    915985655106
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  15. Pass64,017 miles (+2,398)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    64,017 miles
    Test number
    134107892883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,619 miles (+2,749)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    61,619 miles
    Test number
    878821895145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,870 miles (+2,646)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    58,870 miles
    Test number
    347630194106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,224 miles (+2,941)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    56,224 miles
    Test number
    707201893104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,283 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,283 miles
    Test number
    568195292100
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads getting low
  20. Pass53,283 miles (+3,514)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    53,283 miles
    Test number
    896675292181
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads getting low
  21. Pass49,769 miles (+3,004)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    49,769 miles
    Test number
    789614591127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,765 miles (+2,980)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    46,765 miles
    Test number
    671016490147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,785 miles (+3,335)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    43,785 miles
    Test number
    244446599421
    • NoteO/s/r tyre valve faulty
    • NoteRear number plate cracked
  24. Pass40,450 miles (+3,265)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    40,450 miles
    Test number
    432871498181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,185 miles (+3,144)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    37,185 miles
    Test number
    421742597120
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads getting low
  26. Pass34,041 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    34,041 miles
    Test number
    133336986163
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread worn close to legal limits

Questions about Y252 NLG

Does Y252 NLG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y252 NLG is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y252 NLG?
The MOT on Y252 NLG is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y252 NLG done?
Y252 NLG was recorded at 74,682 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 2,073 miles a year.
Has Y252 NLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y252 NLG has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y252 NLG 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 Y252 NLG find?
Y252 NLG passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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