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MF02 LFV

2002 Toyota RAV4

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

197,361 mi
Last recorded197,361 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 LFV
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 197,361 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main runs (1.1.11 (c))

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

front and rear suspension slightly corroded covered in wax-oil

Fail 27 Mar 2024 197,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted caliper broken (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main runs (1.1.11 (c))

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

front and rear suspension slightly corroded covered in wax-oil

Pass 19 Oct 2022 187,889 miles

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

all underside slightly corroded

brake pedal spongy

Pass 21 Oct 2021 177,835 miles

all underside wax-oiled

fuel tank damp not leaking at time of test

Pass 17 Oct 2020 167,587 miles

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

all under side heavily under-sealed

Pass 25 Sep 2018 162,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 149,578 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 136,591 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s fuel tank strap poor

Pass 17 Sep 2015 127,008 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

wipers smearing the screen

Pass 24 Sep 2014 116,276 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 103,458 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 103,458 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 85,529 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 71,756 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 60,242 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 47,016 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 47,016 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 31,687 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 20,165 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 16,947 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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MF02 LFV is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MF02 LFV, 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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MF02 LFV is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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