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A17 ESL

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,352 mi
Last recorded139,352 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 ESL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 139,352 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 135,061 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 130,813 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 126,838 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 122,663 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 110,672 miles

offside front brake pads very low.

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Front brake discs lipped.

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

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

Rear exhaust flange corroded.

Stone chip in screen.

offside front seat belt stalk button stalk sticking down.

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge (step pattern tyre)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 110,672 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Front brake discs lipped.

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

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

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

Rear exhaust flange corroded.

Stone chip in screen.

offside front seat belt stalk button stalk sticking down.

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge (step pattern tyre)

offside front brake pads very low.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 101,939 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers split

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 101,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front shock absorber dust covers split

Oil leak

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

both front wheels binding

Pass 18 Dec 2009 94,266 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 81,309 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 65,754 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 65,754 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 54,781 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 38,601 miles

front brake discs heavy wear lip.

Fail 16 Dec 2005 38,601 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs heavy wear lip.

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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A17 ESL is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,819 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 A17 ESL, 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 24 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A17 ESL is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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