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ME02 RDU

2002 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,241 mi
Last recorded138,241 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME02 RDU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 138,241 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer corroded

surface corrosion underbody

Fail 29 Nov 2016 138,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 132,928 miles

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

corroded front brake discs

engine fault warning light on

Fail 2 Nov 2015 132,928 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

corroded front brake discs

engine fault warning light on

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2014 122,757 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 122,757 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 115,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 109,183 miles

Rear Exhaust system joint slightly corroded, not leaking.

Pass 30 May 2012 107,395 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 103,884 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 92,999 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 79,814 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 70,666 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2007 59,983 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 47,863 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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ME02 RDU is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ME02 RDU, 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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ME02 RDU is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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