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EX02 GDJ

2002 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

118,721 mi
Last recorded118,721 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 GDJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 118,721 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front window wont open fully

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 112,972 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 112,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 107,732 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 107,732 miles

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

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested brakes dangerous not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 107,673 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 107,276 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 104,421 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 101,629 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 97,621 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 93,349 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 89,010 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 83,807 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)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 83,807 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 78,715 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 74,064 miles

Nearside Front 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 12 Apr 2013 69,349 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 65,205 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 60,323 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 54,476 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 54,476 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 48,627 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 43,374 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 36,981 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 29,945 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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EX02 GDJ is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 EX02 GDJ, 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 EX02 GDJ registered?

EX02 GDJ is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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