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GD02 VZC

2002 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

136,281 mi
Last recorded136,281 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 VZC
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 136,281 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front wing damaged

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle, springs, shockers, suspension arms covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake hose ferrule corroded

underbody corroded covered in underseal

Fail 21 Jan 2023 136,281 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front wing damaged

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle, springs, shockers, suspension arms covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake hose ferrule corroded

underbody corroded covered in underseal

Pass 17 Jan 2022 131,353 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 126,098 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 126,098 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 118,364 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 May 2019 118,363 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 107,326 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear coroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front floors corroding

both rear chasses above rear springs corrodeding

both rear inner sills corrodeing

eml light on

Fail 1 May 2018 106,994 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper damaged (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear coroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front floors corroding

both rear chasses above rear springs corrodeding

both rear inner sills corrodeing

eml light on

Pass 11 Apr 2017 96,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 96,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2016 94,158 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 90,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2014 82,354 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 77,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

under body corrosion

wipers split

Pass 23 Jul 2012 71,708 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 65,154 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 57,441 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 50,403 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 50,378 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 47,314 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 40,734 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 35,379 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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GD02 VZC is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GD02 VZC, 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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GD02 VZC is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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