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MF02 LJZ

2002 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

173,533 mi
Last recorded173,533 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 173,533 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 170,889 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 164,152 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 160,800 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Slightly Deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody Slight Corrosion

Fail 8 Feb 2021 160,790 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Slightly Deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody Slight Corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2020 158,619 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 154,852 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 148,402 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 134,096 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 122,534 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 117,559 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 117,557 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 110,590 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 100,745 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 94,509 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 87,050 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 77,034 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 73,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 64,159 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 64,159 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 62,580 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 62,536 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2007 60,170 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 46,209 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 LJZ 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 79.2%.

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 LJZ, 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 LJZ registered?

MF02 LJZ is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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