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RF02 JNX

2002 Toyota RAV4

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,561 mi
Last recorded123,561 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 JNX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 123,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides @ 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides have 1mm lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides @ 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished Both Sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 116,688 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated chassis to axle Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 116,688 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated chassis to axle Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure silencer mounting rubbers perished and torn (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Sides blades torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 108,748 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 98,037 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 98,037 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both Sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 92,252 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 92,169 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 92,160 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 89,359 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 87,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 84,631 miles

baby seat requires attention

Fail 24 Jul 2017 84,631 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

baby seat requires attention

Pass 27 Jul 2016 82,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens is deteriorated/ fogged (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens is deteriorated/ fogged (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 79,478 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 76,231 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 76,231 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2013 73,086 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 70,519 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 67,596 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 67,596 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 64,930 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 61,355 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 57,920 miles

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2008 57,920 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2007 54,424 miles

front disc's slightly corroded

rear disc's slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2007 54,339 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

front discs slightly warped

Pass 4 Jul 2006 51,292 miles

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

front brake discs worn

nearside rear brake disc scorded

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

strong advisory offside front seat belt frayed

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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RF02 JNX is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RF02 JNX, 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 RF02 JNX registered?

RF02 JNX is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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