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GU02 UAF

2002 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,830 mi
Last recorded116,830 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 UAF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 116,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 116,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 115,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 112,532 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 110,980 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 109,961 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 108,662 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 107,130 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 105,440 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 105,440 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 103,690 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 103,690 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 101,797 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear worn (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit passenger front worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 101,797 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear worn (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit passenger front worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 98,984 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 94,409 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 94,409 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 93,302 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 86,697 miles

centre to rear exhaust flange rusty

Fail 15 Feb 2011 74,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust flange rusty

rear pads 65% worn

Pass 15 Feb 2011 74,673 miles

rear exhaust flange rusty

rear pads 65% worn

Pass 16 Feb 2010 71,085 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 68,010 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 68,010 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 64,030 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 59,730 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 53,443 miles

advise both drivers and passenger front door window seals distorted

advise rear brake pads getting low approx 2-3mm

Fail 1 Mar 2006 53,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

advise both drivers and passenger front door window seals distorted

advise rear brake pads getting low approx 2-3mm

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 UAF is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 GU02 UAF, 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 UAF registered?

GU02 UAF is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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