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RX02 JLV

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

153,513 mi
Last recorded153,513 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 JLV
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 153,513 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

both front tyres perished

various suspension components becoming corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2022 153,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

both front tyres perished

various suspension components becoming corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2021 151,211 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 151,211 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 148,187 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 148,183 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))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 143,916 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 143,908 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear spring just shy of being located into position

slight travel on service brake

Pass 9 Mar 2018 139,813 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 139,813 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 132,327 miles

Front brake pads are worn low.

Slight oil leak.

Fail 15 Feb 2017 132,327 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake pads are worn low.

Slight oil leak.

Pass 15 Feb 2016 125,799 miles

Engine oil leak.

Exhaust centre to rear joint is heavily corroded.

Play in steering rack mounts.

Rear tyre treads are perishing.

Slight transfer box oil leak.

Fail 15 Feb 2016 125,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread. (4.1.D.1b)

Engine oil leak.

Exhaust centre to rear joint is heavily corroded.

N/S/F tyre is worn almost to the limit (2mm).

Play in steering rack mounts.

Rear tyre treads are perishing.

Slight transfer box oil leak.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 120,211 miles

Rear tyres are worn low. Very low on the inner edges.

Various slight oil leaks.

Fail 23 Feb 2015 120,196 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear tyres are worn low. Very low on the inner edges.

Various slight oil leaks.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 110,753 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 110,753 miles

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

Front brake pads are worn fairly low. Front brakes bind slightly.

Slight oil leaks.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 103,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2012 96,804 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces

front number plate slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust joint corroded / not blowing

Pass 14 Feb 2011 87,902 miles

Front registration plate slight deterioration

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen chip damage

Pass 3 Mar 2010 80,568 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 70,532 miles

inner face of rear discs corroded

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 63,022 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 54,047 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 46,687 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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RX02 JLV is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 RX02 JLV, 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 RX02 JLV registered?

RX02 JLV is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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