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DS02 FAJ

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

143,120 mi
Last recorded143,120 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 FAJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 143,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all rear shock bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seats removed at time of test

eml on. vehicle pre july 2003

vehicle underside covered in mud

Pass 10 Nov 2021 138,896 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 132,817 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 128,996 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 121,603 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 113,903 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 104,110 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 96,639 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 90,283 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 88,007 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 85,544 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 82,325 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 76,898 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 71,791 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 71,788 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 69,812 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 59,288 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 59,194 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front pads starting to get low

slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 16 Jul 2007 49,610 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 39,393 miles

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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DS02 FAJ is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS02 FAJ, 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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What year was DS02 FAJ registered?

DS02 FAJ is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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