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SM02 CEX

2002 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

206,569 mi
Last recorded206,569 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 CEX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2022 206,569 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower engine mounting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x3 ()

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

under vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2021 201,309 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes to flexys (1.1.11 (c))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2020 196,983 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 192,259 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 192,237 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 185,518 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 178,039 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 171,895 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 167,653 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 155,704 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 155,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Jan 2013 141,817 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 127,029 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 127,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 108,288 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Dec 2010 108,224 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Nov 2009 86,387 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2008 68,502 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 50,071 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 40,837 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 24,007 miles

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

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

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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SM02 CEX is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SM02 CEX, 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 SM02 CEX registered?

SM02 CEX is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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