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RN02 AXF

2002 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,726 mi
Last recorded155,726 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 AXF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 155,726 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 151,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 145,841 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 145,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 139,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2023 139,814 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 129,744 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 129,744 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 125,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 125,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 115,762 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 107,830 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Mar 2018 107,786 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 99,175 miles

Oil leak ()

engine light stay on

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2017 99,175 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

engine light stay on

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2016 91,036 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 83,023 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 80,545 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 73,753 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 69,882 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 May 2011 64,681 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 58,800 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2009 52,127 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 48,189 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 40,738 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 34,861 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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RN02 AXF is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RN02 AXF, 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 RN02 AXF registered?

RN02 AXF is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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