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MF02 FTE

2002 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,969 mi
Last recorded167,969 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 FTE
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 167,969 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 166,298 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 166,298 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 161,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 156,127 miles

Front number plate damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 156,127 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing one (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front number plate damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 149,391 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Offside Rear area engine oil leak

Offside door mirror cover missing

centre section exhaust heat shield rattling insecure

near and offside headlamp covers deteriorated light output reduced

Pass 4 Nov 2016 142,889 miles

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

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 142,887 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake lamp comes on when side light is operated (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake lamp comes on when side light is operated (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 133,102 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside mirror housing cover missing

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 123,991 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front mirror housing cover missing

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 123,990 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front mirror housing cover missing

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 116,599 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 116,599 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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 110,879 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 110,870 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 102,920 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 95,550 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 95,550 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 87,277 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 80,428 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 75,162 miles

N/S outer sill and door base has slight accident damage

Fail 22 Jan 2008 75,162 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

N/S outer sill and door base has slight accident damage

Pass 12 Jan 2007 67,250 miles

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

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

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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MF02 FTE is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MF02 FTE, 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 MF02 FTE registered?

MF02 FTE is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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