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MA02 XRU

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,598 mi
Last recorded135,598 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 XRU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 135,598 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 129,930 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 129,930 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 122,366 miles

Central Rear exhaust deteriorated by rear flanged joint

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside brake discs wearing thin but not significantly weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated trailer electrical socket damaged, mounting plate also partially broken away due to corrosion (4.10 (b) (i))

body underside and brake pipes coated heavily in underseal

Pass 31 Jul 2017 120,657 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 115,798 miles

engine oil leak

slight movement in steering rack bushes

Fail 2 Jun 2016 114,999 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 105,792 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 98,391 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 98,386 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 96,924 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 96,185 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 96,185 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 93,880 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 93,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 81,417 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 63,543 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 50,498 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 32,616 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 XRU is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MA02 XRU, 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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MA02 XRU is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 27 April 2002.

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