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LX02 EJA

2002 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,615 mi
Last recorded148,615 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 EJA
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 148,615 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 148,591 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 146,171 miles

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

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

Steering box leaking oil steering rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 146,171 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box leaking oil steering rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 143,748 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 140,700 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 138,280 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 138,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 136,482 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 134,609 miles

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

Offside Rear seat belt slightly damage

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 134,609 miles

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

Offside Rear seat belt slightly damage

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 130,646 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 128,262 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 125,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Feb 2015 112,550 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 111,490 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 111,490 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 103,384 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2012 95,037 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 88,195 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2010 80,931 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 74,115 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 68,913 miles

n/s and o/s steering rack mounting bushes are wearing. we advise that they are replaced a.s.a.p

Pass 14 Feb 2007 56,959 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 46,259 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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LX02 EJA is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LX02 EJA, 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 LX02 EJA registered?

LX02 EJA is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is LX02 EJA safe to buy?

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