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GY02 RCX

2002 Toyota RAV4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,817 mi
Last recorded82,817 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 RCX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 82,817 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 82,795 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Engine management light illuminated on dash

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

Pass 21 May 2025 79,570 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 76,343 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 74,130 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 72,106 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 69,098 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 67,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

hand brake lever little reserve travel

Pass 17 Sep 2019 64,424 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 62,688 miles

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Sep 2017 58,702 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracked

Offside Rear tyre tread cracked & bald on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2016 55,904 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 53,245 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 51,271 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front tyres in por condition

slight play in steering rack rubber mountings

Fail 16 Sep 2014 51,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front tyres in por condition

slight play in steering rack rubber mountings

Pass 17 Sep 2013 46,228 miles

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

both h/lights adjusted from too high

Pass 11 Oct 2010 38,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Oct 2010 38,841 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2009 34,059 miles

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

engine managment light on

Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,980 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 23,795 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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 RCX is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GY02 RCX, 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 RCX registered?

GY02 RCX is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is GY02 RCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY02 RCX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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