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SM02 CFJ

2002 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,597 mi
Last recorded140,597 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 CFJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 140,597 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 135,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system deteriated

Fail 14 Nov 2016 135,852 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system deteriated

Pass 18 Nov 2015 131,157 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

oil filter porus

play in rear diff bushes

slight oil leak at transfer box

Fail 17 Nov 2015 131,157 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

oil filter porus

play in rear diff bushes

slight oil leak at transfer box

Pass 12 Nov 2014 123,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all brakes slightly binding

Fail 12 Nov 2014 123,803 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all brakes slightly binding

Pass 7 Nov 2013 109,994 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 109,994 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 101,014 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 80,076 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 80,076 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 71,203 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 63,625 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 55,408 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 51,882 miles

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

offside rear tyre damaged on inside wall

Pass 17 Apr 2007 43,829 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 35,500 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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SM02 CFJ is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CFJ, 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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SM02 CFJ is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 4 May 2002.

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