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MF02 MGE

2002 Toyota RAV4

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,351 mi
Last recorded142,351 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 MGE
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 142,351 miles

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

chassis corroded

tank straps corroded

tow bar area very corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2018 142,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

tow bar area very corroded

chassis corroded

tank straps corroded

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 136,361 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion entire boot floor (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 136,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wiring (1.9.2a)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion entire boot floor (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 131,121 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 123,622 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 116,535 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 108,033 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 108,033 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 100,423 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 100,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 31 Aug 2011 93,995 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 93,995 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 86,003 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 78,898 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 78,891 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2008 72,286 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 67,777 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 61,483 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 MGE is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MGE, 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 MGE is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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