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DG02 YCE

2002 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

122,076 mi
Last recorded122,076 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 YCE
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 122,076 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

NSF & OSF shock absorber dust cover split

NSR inner sill corroded

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

OSF inner sill corroded

OSR inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

centre stop brake light not working

handbrake has slight travel

Fail 26 Jun 2026 121,993 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

NSF & OSF shock absorber dust cover split

NSR inner sill corroded

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

OSF inner sill corroded

OSR inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

centre stop brake light not working

handbrake has slight travel

Pass 1 Jul 2025 117,927 miles

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

headlamp lenses faded

n/s/f brake back plate corroded and o/s/f missing

rear wiper blade worn

slight engine oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2025 117,927 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

headlamp lenses faded

n/s/f brake back plate corroded and o/s/f missing

rear wiper blade worn

slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2024 113,950 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose (still secure)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (both) (4.1.4 (b))

Front shock absorbers dust covers deteriorated (both)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank slightly corroded

under body corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2024 113,854 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major leak of gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust heat shield loose (still secure)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (both) (4.1.4 (b))

Front shock absorbers dust covers deteriorated (both)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank slightly corroded

under body corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2023 108,707 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 106,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 104,210 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 101,515 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 97,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 94,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 91,429 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre side wall starting to crack

Fail 31 Aug 2016 91,429 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre side wall starting to crack

Pass 28 Aug 2015 89,001 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 85,509 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 80,781 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 74,123 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 65,811 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 60,723 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 60,654 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 53,794 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 53,794 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 46,545 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 46,545 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 39,708 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 31,666 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DG02 YCE is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DG02 YCE, 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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DG02 YCE is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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