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ML02 UWJ

2002 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

147,234 mi
Last recorded147,234 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 UWJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 147,234 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into silencer split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 145,519 miles

Rear diff bush worn

Pass 16 Mar 2021 141,501 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 141,501 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 138,521 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 135,210 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 135,210 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 135,210 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 131,917 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 131,917 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no power (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 128,230 miles

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 122,239 miles

Front both headlamp images adversely affected by lens clouding

Rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2016 122,239 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front both headlamp images adversely affected by lens clouding

Rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2015 116,575 miles

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2014 111,689 miles

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

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 106,028 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 102,340 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 97,211 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 86,561 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 69,670 miles

rear discs slight corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2007 63,705 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 56,430 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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ML02 UWJ is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ML02 UWJ, 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 ML02 UWJ registered?

ML02 UWJ is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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