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OW02 TWF

2002 Toyota RAV4

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

127,925 mi
Last recorded127,925 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW02 TWF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 127,925 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 126,041 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 125,650 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 115,710 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 115,216 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 108,991 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 106,776 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 95,805 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 90,783 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 89,861 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 82,190 miles

All suspension components corroded

Centre to rear exhaust joint corroded and has signs of soot emitting from joint

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Suspect steering rack leaking fluid into gaitors and fluid level low (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 81,857 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in steering rack mount bush

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 13 Jun 2019 81,838 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in steering rack mount bush

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Jun 2018 80,683 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both shock dust covers damaged

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all underside components corroded

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Jun 2017 79,857 miles

All suspension units corroded

Centre to rear exhaust has slight blow on joint as signs of soot

Near side rear tyre valve cracked

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight oil leak from off side front diff shaft casing

Slight oil leak from off side front diff shaft casing

Tops of both head lamps deteriated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 79,857 miles

All suspension units corroded

Centre to rear exhaust has slight blow on joint as signs of soot

Near side rear tyre valve cracked

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight oil leak from off side front diff shaft casing

Slight oil leak from off side front diff shaft casing

Tops of both head lamps deteriated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2015

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

Rear seats missing, Rear seat belts not tested

Pass 26 Aug 2014

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013

offside rear seat missing

Pass 16 Aug 2012
Pass 26 Aug 2011
Pass 29 Apr 2010 99,000 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 76,704 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 71,642 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear wheel tyre treads worn on inner side edge

Pass 18 Mar 2008 71,642 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear wheel tyre treads worn on inner side edge

Pass 4 Jun 2007 62,399 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 62,399 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 47,341 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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OW02 TWF is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 OW02 TWF, 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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OW02 TWF is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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