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FC02 EXS

2002 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,866 mi
Last recorded156,866 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 EXS
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 156,866 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 156,864 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 141,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 141,708 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 126,727 miles

Front and rear discs have surface corrosion possible (lack of use

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion minor surface on rear chassis area (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust box tail pipe corroded minor leak from joint

Rear tyres have slight age perishing

Pass 31 Mar 2017 121,453 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt osr/osf (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres perishing

Pass 1 Apr 2016 116,352 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has minor cracks around primary tread grooves, and has object through tread.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 116,352 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has minor cracks around primary tread grooves, and has object through tread.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 110,064 miles

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

front suspension strut gaiters split.

handbrake travels high.

plastic headlamp lenses in a poor condition.

rear brake pads 50% worn.

underbody dry/ corroded.

Fail 28 Apr 2014 102,076 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on!

exhaust front pipe heat shield slightly insecure.

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm, n/s/f tyre worn to 4 mm.

o/s/r indicator lens cracked but repaired with lens repair tape.

paint work dull. Plastic headlamp lenses in a poor condition.

rear wiper blade split.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 102,076 miles

engine management light on!

exhaust front pipe heat shield slightly insecure.

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm, n/s/f tyre worn to 4 mm.

o/s/r indicator lens cracked but repaired with lens repair tape.

paint work dull. Plastic headlamp lenses in a poor condition.

rear wiper blade split.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 2 May 2013 95,279 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

plastic headlamp lenses in a poor condition.

rear brake pipe ferrules corroded.

rear exhaust section joint corroded.

rear wiper blades split.

underbody dry/light corrosion.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Fail 2 May 2013 95,279 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

plastic headlamp lenses in a poor condition.

rear brake pipe ferrules corroded.

rear exhaust section joint corroded.

rear wiper blades split.

underbody dry/light corrosion.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 2 May 2012 89,050 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 89,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 80,612 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 72,187 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 63,460 miles

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

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

front brake pads are low

Pass 1 May 2008 53,609 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 43,899 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 36,590 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 EXS is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EXS, 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 FC02 EXS registered?

FC02 EXS is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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