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GX02 BRG

2002 Toyota RAV4

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

181,892 mi
Last recorded181,892 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 BRG
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 181,892 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 176,886 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 176,886 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 171,218 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 165,562 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 155,995 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 143,017 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 143,016 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 128,287 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 128,287 miles

Brake performance not tested excessively worn rear pads (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 121,554 miles

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

Front heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 114,426 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both rear chassis rials by top spring mounts rusted

Fail 9 Jan 2018 114,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both rear chassis rials by top spring mounts rusted

Pass 19 Jan 2017 106,735 miles

Advise; both rear chassis members starting to corrode @ coil springs.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules [@chassis members] (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded [@ chassis member] (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 100,970 miles

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

beam patterns poor

Pass 22 Jan 2015 94,153 miles

Both headlight lenses dis-coloured

Exhaust system rusty and poor condition

Fail 22 Jan 2015 94,149 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both headlight lenses dis-coloured

Exhaust system rusty and poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2014 87,269 miles

Exhaust system rusty and poor condition

Gearbox oil leak/s

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

Rear number plate poor condition

Fail 21 Jan 2014 87,269 miles

Exhaust system rusty and poor condition

Gearbox oil leak/s

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear number plate poor condition

Pass 16 Jan 2013 80,316 miles

Auto gearbox oil leak/s

Both headlight lenses dis-coloured

Exhaust system rusty and poor condition

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 80,316 miles

Auto gearbox oil leak/s

Both headlight lenses dis-coloured

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system rusty and poor condition

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 73,796 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 73,794 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 67,408 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 67,408 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 61,302 miles

dent on tailgate

Pass 13 Aug 2008 54,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 47,306 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2006 36,964 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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GX02 BRG is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 GX02 BRG, 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 GX02 BRG registered?

GX02 BRG is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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