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MA02 VXE

2002 Toyota RAV4

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

161,758 mi
Last recorded161,758 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 VXE
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 161,758 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front wheel nuts different sizers

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

been waoiled in places

hand brake light flickering intermitaly on dash

under body covered in mud

under body heavily correded

Fail 28 Mar 2023 161,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

under body covered in mud

under body heavily correded

Pass 22 Dec 2021 157,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 155,322 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 149,242 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 143,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 7 Dec 2017 133,744 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 133,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 122,583 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear at rear flexi joint (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 108,590 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 94,024 miles

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

Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 79,123 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 67,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Nov 2011 55,415 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 44,820 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 40,120 miles

minor engine oil leaks around sump area

nearside rear driveshaft misting oil

slight engine miss-fire/needs further investigation

Pass 17 Mar 2009 33,645 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 28,841 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 22,102 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 18,678 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 VXE is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MA02 VXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA02 VXE registered?

MA02 VXE is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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