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SM02 GUW

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,922 mi
Last recorded165,922 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 GUW
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 165,922 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 161,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 70 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 161,158 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle Section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 70 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 155,786 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 149,854 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 140,591 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 140,591 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 126,099 miles

Both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges - close to limit

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front headlight unit slightly loose

Oil leak - Rear diff/prop area

Spare wheel/tyre appears under inflated

Pass 11 Apr 2013 108,902 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 102,920 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn badly on edges

brake pedal travel

offside front shock absorber dust cover split

offside rear bump stop damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2012 102,353 miles

Offside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn badly on edges

brake pedal travel

offside front shock absorber dust cover split

offside rear bump stop damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2011 94,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 94,454 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 84,941 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 73,121 miles

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN O/S HEAD LIGHT MOUNTING

Pass 2 Jun 2008 62,239 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 52,809 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 52,809 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 45,521 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 GUW is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GUW, 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 GUW is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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