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EA02 VTX

2002 Toyota RAV4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

182,599 mi
Last recorded182,599 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 VTX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 182,599 miles

malfunction indicator lamp on

Pass 26 Apr 2025 176,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 175,770 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2024 175,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 174,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 174,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 174,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 173,849 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Mar 2021 173,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 172,115 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 159,454 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 143,620 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 122,592 miles

both rear brake discs pitted and corroded

nearside front brake disc heavily scored

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

offside front brake discs scored

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread

Fail 14 May 2016 122,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

both rear brake discs pitted and corroded

nearside front brake disc heavily scored

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

offside front brake discs scored

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 21 May 2015 113,066 miles

advise both front head lamp lenses faded slightly.

Fail 16 May 2015 113,066 miles

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

advise both front head lamp lenses faded slightly.

advise mil light on.

Pass 20 May 2014 103,423 miles

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

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

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

advise mil light on

advise wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 14 May 2013 95,248 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 90,151 miles

headlamp beams slightly hazy

Fail 9 May 2012 90,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

headlamp beams slightly hazy

Pass 3 May 2011 81,674 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 81,674 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 73,396 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 64,477 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 54,564 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 44,137 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 32,507 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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EA02 VTX is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Beige 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 EA02 VTX, 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 EA02 VTX registered?

EA02 VTX is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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