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MA02 FVO

2002 Toyota RAV4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

179,470 mi
Last recorded179,470 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 FVO
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 179,470 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s & o/s rear over tank to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test stuck to the windscreen ()

Oil leak gearbox to propshaft seal ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 173,616 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s & o/s over tank to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak front axle diff nose seal ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats ()

engine management light on

Fail 3 Mar 2017 173,616 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s & o/s over tank to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

Oil leak front axle diff nose seal ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats ()

engine management light on

Pass 2 Mar 2016 165,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

both windscreen wiper blades slightly smearing

exhaust rear flexible joint deteriorated

rear wiper blade split and smearing

transfer box slight oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 158,003 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 158,003 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 150,355 miles

sweveral brake pipes very rosty clean and grease

Fail 24 Mar 2014 150,355 miles

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

sweveral brake pipes very rosty clean and grease

Pass 28 Mar 2013 137,437 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 110,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 85,401 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front wipers split

rear brake discs worn

Pass 10 Mar 2011 85,401 miles

front wipers split

rear brake discs worn

Fail 19 Mar 2010 78,142 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 78,142 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 78,122 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 67,162 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 67,158 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 55,794 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 55,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 46,446 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 36,577 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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MA02 FVO 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 61.9%.

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 MA02 FVO, 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 MA02 FVO registered?

MA02 FVO is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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