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GU02 RFZ

2002 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,393 mi
Last recorded122,393 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 RFZ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 122,393 miles

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

engine management light on dash

front diff oil leak

minor oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2015 122,393 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

engine management light on dash

front diff oil leak

minor oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 111,754 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

rear shock mounts slightly corroded

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2014 111,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

rear shock mounts slightly corroded

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2013 101,474 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust (rear to centre flange) deteriated

exhaust deteriated

rear diff small oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 90,155 miles

Oil leak

centre to rear exhaust flange deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2012 90,150 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

centre to rear exhaust flange deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2011 80,728 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 24 Feb 2010 68,656 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 56,758 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 45,723 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 32,313 miles

Front brake discs slightly u ndercut and corroded on edges.

Pass 16 Feb 2006 17,768 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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GU02 RFZ is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GU02 RFZ, 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 GU02 RFZ registered?

GU02 RFZ is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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