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SW02 RAV

2002 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,685 mi
Last recorded96,685 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 RAV
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 96,685 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 92,865 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 90,447 miles

Engine MIL light staying on

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 87,146 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 85,034 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 84,356 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 82,833 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 82,833 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 80,747 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge & starting to perish.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 79,761 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 78,981 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 76,974 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 74,853 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 72,553 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 72,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine management light on

nearside front tyre tread depth getting low

nearside headlamp in slightly poor condition

nearside rear tyre tread depth getting low

offside front inner wheel rim slightly bent

rear brake pads getting low

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2012 71,710 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine management light remaines luminated

Pass 25 Nov 2011 63,948 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

engine management light remaines luminated

exhaust has a rubber mounting not supporting exhaust

osf seatbelt locking mechanism slightly deteriorated

rear wiper split

servo has brake fluid on the surface but no leak found

Pass 29 Nov 2010 52,803 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

osr tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 29 Nov 2010 52,790 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

engine management light stays on

osr tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2008 41,600 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 33,495 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 33,495 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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SW02 RAV is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SW02 RAV, 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 SW02 RAV registered?

SW02 RAV is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 21 June 2002.

Is SW02 RAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW02 RAV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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