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ME02 RXA

2002 Toyota RAV4

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,306 mi
Last recorded118,306 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME02 RXA
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 118,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis becoming corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis becoming corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded and insecure rubbing on road wheel rim

fuel tank corroded

heat shield below fuel tank insecure

mil light on

Fail 10 Nov 2021 118,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis becoming corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis becoming corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded and insecure rubbing on road wheel rim

fuel tank corroded

heat shield below fuel tank insecure

mil light on

Pass 28 Oct 2020 113,445 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 113,418 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 111,596 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 109,508 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 107,418 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 105,140 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 102,297 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 94,606 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 86,113 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 79,325 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 71,761 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 70,611 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 64,523 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 49,231 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 41,659 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 35,484 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 RXA is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 RXA, 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 ME02 RXA registered?

ME02 RXA is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 22 May 2002.

Is ME02 RXA safe to buy?

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