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GY02 AXW

2002 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,263 mi
Last recorded155,263 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 AXW
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 155,263 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 155,258 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 153,183 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 153,100 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 150,413 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 150,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 146,634 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 142,528 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 142,528 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2021 139,959 miles

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

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

drivers seat belt fraying

Pass 3 Feb 2020 137,829 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 137,829 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 133,733 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 133,733 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 128,121 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 122,509 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 115,952 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 109,793 miles

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 109,793 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 103,099 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 103,099 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 96,688 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 89,706 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 29 Dec 2010 81,858 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 75,495 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 67,567 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 58,826 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 58,743 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 47,750 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 35,825 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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GY02 AXW is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GY02 AXW, 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 GY02 AXW registered?

GY02 AXW is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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