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GY02 XAV

2002 Toyota RAV4

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

130,588 mi
Last recorded130,588 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 XAV
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 130,588 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 130,131 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 126,632 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2020 124,688 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective on both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all underneath suspension components corroded

eml lamp on

Pass 20 Mar 2019 121,366 miles

all underneath suspension components corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded and in poor condition

Fail 20 Mar 2019 121,366 miles

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

all underneath suspension components corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded and in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2018 120,055 miles

Rear exhaust joint corroded

both headlamp lenses misty but good pattern

Pass 27 Mar 2017 117,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 114,809 miles

advisory n/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 10 Mar 2015 112,204 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 10 Mar 2015 112,203 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2014 109,281 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 104,360 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perrishing

front brake pads appear low

headlamp lenses deteriating afecting headlamp beam image

rear brakepads appear low

rear exhaust joint corroding

Pass 13 Mar 2012 100,853 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 100,853 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 92,461 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 81,335 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 70,745 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 70,745 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 61,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2007 51,330 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 51,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 43,105 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 XAV is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XAV, 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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GY02 XAV is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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