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FA02 OVJ

2002 Toyota RAV4

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

209,381 mi
Last recorded209,381 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 OVJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 209,381 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 209,381 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 198,354 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 197,962 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 180,761 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 165,748 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 165,748 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front and rear brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 23 Jun 2011 147,947 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 147,947 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 124,984 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 May 2010 124,984 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 109,215 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering rack mount bushes slightly worn

Pass 1 Aug 2008 96,948 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 81,712 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 81,712 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 64,446 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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FA02 OVJ is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FA02 OVJ, 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 FA02 OVJ registered?

FA02 OVJ is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 2 August 2002.

Is FA02 OVJ safe to buy?

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