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MJ02 PFU

2002 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,568 mi
Last recorded82,568 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 PFU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 82,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 81,751 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 81,234 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 77,777 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 77,754 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 77,726 miles

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

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 76,892 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 75,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 74,105 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 74,101 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 72,117 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 68,567 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 68,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low head light lower mounting point detached (1.8)

Oil leak major oil leak around oil filter

Pass 20 Jan 2017 63,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 54,366 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 54,366 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 45,040 miles

advise frt tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Feb 2014 41,343 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 34,725 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 32,183 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 30,514 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

head lamp main beam unable to stay on fully due to phone kit touching switch stalk

Pass 29 Mar 2010 30,149 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 28,267 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 27,122 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 25,674 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 24,100 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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MJ02 PFU is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MJ02 PFU, 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 MJ02 PFU registered?

MJ02 PFU is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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