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LK02 EES

2002 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,932 mi
Last recorded162,932 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK02 EES
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 162,932 miles

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

Fuel tank slightly loose both tank straps are heavily corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around front of propshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 162,932 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fuel tank slightly loose both tank straps are heavily corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around front of propshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2025 157,905 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 151,302 miles

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

Fuel tank slightly loose Corroded strap (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear muffler leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 151,302 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel tank slightly loose Corroded strap (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Heat shield loose

Pass 1 Mar 2023 142,839 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 142,839 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 136,544 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fuel Tank Damaged

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

Steering Rack Mount Bushes Slight Play

Pass 23 Feb 2021 131,911 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fuel Tank Damaged

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slightly Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering Rack Mounting Bushes Slightly Worn

Pass 28 Feb 2020 129,575 miles

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

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

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

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

damage to fuel tank

tested in wet condition

Pass 25 Feb 2019 124,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 118,606 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on extreme outer edge

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

power steering level slightly low

tested in wet and icy conditions

Fail 26 Feb 2018 118,606 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on extreme outer edge

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

power steering level slightly low

tested in wet and icy conditions

Pass 27 Feb 2017 113,063 miles

Front seat belt locking mechanism sticky

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 107,109 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 107,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure retaining pins insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 97,394 miles

Exhaust rear box mounting rubber split

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 27 Feb 2015 97,394 miles

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

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

Exhaust rear box mounting rubber split

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 21 Feb 2014 87,296 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 79,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 79,985 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 72,243 miles

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

Rear view mirror loose

Fail 16 Feb 2012 72,243 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

OSF wiper rubber splitted

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

Rear view mirror loose

Pass 18 Feb 2011 65,393 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)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 57,961 miles

Offside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 57,961 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 47,906 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 39,044 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 39,044 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 24,534 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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LK02 EES is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LK02 EES, 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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LK02 EES is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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