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EF02 VPX

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

102,402 mi
Last recorded102,402 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 VPX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 102,402 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to leak grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

cant see inner rear pads

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2025 102,402 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to leak grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

cant see inner rear pads

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2024 101,981 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2024 101,969 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres cut all the way around tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyres cut all the way around tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2023 101,767 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking all the way around tyres in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking all the way around tyres in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2022 101,443 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2022 101,443 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Pass 23 May 2019 99,625 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 99,625 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 96,180 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 92,391 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 92,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 88,072 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2016 88,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 83,360 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 83,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 77,940 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 73,047 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 65,881 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 59,887 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 54,943 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 49,922 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 45,715 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre begining to crack

Fail 14 May 2008 45,715 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2007 38,568 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 31,029 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 22,774 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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EF02 VPX is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EF02 VPX, 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 EF02 VPX registered?

EF02 VPX is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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