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EU02 MLX

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

168,602 mi
Last recorded168,602 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 MLX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2020 168,602 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bearing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working / lens damaged

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension arm front bushes getting perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust very rusty and weak at rear, rear silencer flange rotten.

Pass 5 Apr 2019 153,398 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of offside front to rear starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centrepipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer and centrepipe flanges rusted badly and weak (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front foglamp not working

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 153,389 miles

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

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear insecure and hanging on wire (3.3 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of offside front to rear starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centrepipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer and centrepipe flanges rusted badly and weak (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front foglamp not working

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 119,837 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 106,924 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 95,895 miles

MIL light on

rear tyres worn

Pass 30 Apr 2014 88,832 miles

engine management light on

Fail 30 Apr 2014 88,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Apr 2013 71,118 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 63,344 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 61,131 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 58,049 miles

advise front and rear wiper blades split

Pass 10 Mar 2009 55,274 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED DUE TO VEHICLE REAR LOADED WITH EQUIPMENT.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 51,859 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 47,385 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 40,331 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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EU02 MLX is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EU02 MLX, 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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EU02 MLX is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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