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DS02 HCL

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

114,237 mi
Last recorded114,237 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 114,237 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 114,237 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 110,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 108,003 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 108,003 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 97,320 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 97,320 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 87,444 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 87,444 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center and rear pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 82,505 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 82,505 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 79,937 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 72,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 61,534 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 51,178 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 51,178 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 43,015 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 34,038 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 34,038 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine management warn light on.

Fail 26 May 2012 30,456 miles

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 26 May 2012 30,456 miles

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

engine warning light on

Pass 9 Apr 2011 27,507 miles

front brake disc worn & lipped

rear brake disc worn & lipped

Pass 3 Apr 2010 25,208 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 25,208 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 22,722 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 17,180 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 14,511 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 11,066 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 HCL is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DS02 HCL, 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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DS02 HCL is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 25 May 2002.

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