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FC02 ECT

2002 Toyota RAV4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

112,382 mi
Last recorded112,382 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 ECT
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 112,382 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 110,980 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 108,759 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 108,705 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre rear section join corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front exhaust heatshields loose

underside corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2022 105,313 miles

EML on

Fail 15 Nov 2022 105,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML on

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 102,269 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 102,269 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 99,312 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s and o/s rear lower shock absorber mounts corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 9 Nov 2020 99,312 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

n/s and o/s rear lower shock absorber mounts corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 16 May 2019 96,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 92,020 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 92,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 88,316 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 83,387 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 77,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 71,109 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 64,695 miles

O/S/F tyre slightly cracking/perishing

Fail 9 May 2013 64,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/S/F tyre slightly cracking/perishing

Pass 17 May 2012 58,299 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 50,824 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 43,612 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 37,348 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 37,190 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 36,772 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 36,772 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2006 35,925 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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FC02 ECT is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FC02 ECT, 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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FC02 ECT is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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