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SN02 BDF

2002 Toyota RAV4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,521 mi
Last recorded111,521 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 BDF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2025 111,521 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Main sub frame middle/centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Back chassis area, where back of sub frame bolts too (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner arch under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength where back arm, front suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Back chassis area, where back of sub frame bolts too (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main sub frame arm, which bolts to main chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Middle chassis, where exhaust mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength where back arm, front suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached front bolt on front bush missing, very excessive and movement on inspection (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2024 105,646 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 100,454 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 94,967 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 91,993 miles

lots off surfuse rust under body

Pass 28 Nov 2020 86,288 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 81,487 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 74,884 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 68,549 miles

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2017 67,916 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

centre brake light not illuminating

front lower crossmember corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2017 67,916 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

centre brake light not illuminating

front lower crossmember corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 64,983 miles

all brake discs have corrosion on faces

slight deterioration on both head light

Fail 21 Oct 2016 64,983 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake discs have corrosion on faces

slight deterioration on both head light

Pass 24 Feb 2016 62,672 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 56,441 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 56,441 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 50,873 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 44,325 miles

brake pipes corroded advise replace

Fail 13 Apr 2013 44,325 miles

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

brake pipes corroded advise replace

Pass 1 May 2012 37,739 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 37,711 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 31,319 miles

offside wiper torn but still clearing screen

Pass 17 Apr 2010 27,342 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 24,330 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 22 Apr 2008 22,770 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 20,923 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 28 Apr 2006 18,900 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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SN02 BDF is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SN02 BDF, 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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SN02 BDF is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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