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FP02 VSJ

2002 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,186 mi
Last recorded142,186 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 VSJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 142,186 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 142,186 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 141,586 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 140,122 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 138,796 miles

Offside 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 136,975 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 132,829 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 120,794 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 112,908 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 112,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 106,887 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in both steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 30 Jan 2012 106,878 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in both steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 28 Feb 2011 100,128 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 91,248 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 91,125 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 82,635 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 73,827 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 62,487 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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FP02 VSJ is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FP02 VSJ, 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 FP02 VSJ registered?

FP02 VSJ is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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