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GU02 YSM

2002 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

138,664 mi
Last recorded138,664 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 YSM
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 138,664 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 138,216 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 136,336 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 133,859 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 130,684 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 130,680 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 127,911 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 127,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 124,876 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 122,571 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 118,367 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 113,476 miles

under car rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2016 107,068 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 101,912 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlights cloudy

NSR tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSR tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 101,912 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlights cloudy

NSR tyre worn on inner edge and perished

OSR tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 97,854 miles

Front headlights cloudy but aim ok

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 91,442 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

drivers sunvisor drops slightly but not in view of road

Pass 8 Mar 2012 84,520 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 76,226 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 69,953 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 69,926 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 65,197 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 56,659 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 47,524 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 37,111 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 YSM is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GU02 YSM, 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 YSM registered?

GU02 YSM is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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