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FA02 XGT

2002 Toyota RAV4

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

228,245 mi
Last recorded228,245 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 228,245 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 228,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 225,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 223,129 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 220,760 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 217,417 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 213,800 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 203,299 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 190,006 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 169,141 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 156,052 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 144,920 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 137,652 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 137,652 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 128,793 miles

both rear bump stops perishing

front discs corroded and worn

front pads getting low

rear discs worn

Pass 21 Jan 2011 119,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 105,338 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 92,731 miles

front brake pads very very very very low

Pass 31 Jul 2007 78,713 miles

n/s/f antiroll bar link has play

Pass 24 Jul 2006 49,756 miles

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

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 XGT is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FA02 XGT, 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 XGT registered?

FA02 XGT is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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