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JM02 SOM

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

102,859 mi
Last recorded102,859 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM02 SOM
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 102,859 miles

1exhaust system corroded

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 102,726 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 102,567 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 101,577 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 98,544 miles

engine oil leak

rear suspension bump stops perished

Fail 6 Aug 2021 98,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine oil leak

rear suspension bump stops perished

Pass 10 Aug 2020 96,473 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 95,480 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 92,809 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 92,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 90,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 89,352 miles

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

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

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

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2015 87,795 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 87,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 84,029 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 81,809 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 79,582 miles

Imissions erratic! But Passed 'Test'

Pass 9 Feb 2011 77,739 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 74,683 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 72,811 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 70,108 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 51,718 miles

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

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

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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JM02 SOM is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 JM02 SOM, 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 JM02 SOM registered?

JM02 SOM is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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