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GU02 ZXN

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

129,461 mi
Last recorded129,461 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 ZXN
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 129,461 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive multiple leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake grabbing slightly brakes judder (1.2.1 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 129,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake locking device missing retaining pin (1.1.21 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive multiple leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake grabbing slightly brakes judder (1.2.1 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 125,343 miles

All arms rusty bushes perished sub frames rusty, All shocks rusty

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

rusty all over

Pass 23 Aug 2023 122,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by coil spring upper mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 122,561 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by coil spring upper mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 118,944 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 24 Aug 2021 112,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 112,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 108,569 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Underside of vehicle corroded, but not considered excessive

Pass 28 Feb 2019 102,656 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 97,221 miles

Body has slight corrosion All of vehicle. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 97,182 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion All of vehicle. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 78,646 miles

exhaust blowing and corroded

rear brake pipes coroded

rear fog light damaged

Pass 7 May 2015 75,542 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 71,593 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 67,279 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 63,509 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust flange heavily corroded.

Pass 3 May 2012 63,509 miles

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

Rear exhaust flange heavily corroded.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 59,792 miles

n/s/f front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2010 50,939 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 50,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2009 50,007 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 44,488 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 36,740 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 29,001 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 ZXN is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZXN, 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 ZXN registered?

GU02 ZXN is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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