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SW02 VCJ

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

167,795 mi
Last recorded167,795 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 VCJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 167,795 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 167,795 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 165,026 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 165,026 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 161,602 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 161,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 157,886 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 157,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 154,934 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 154,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 May 2019 150,892 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 150,890 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 May 2019 150,883 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner sill corroded both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sill corroded both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 May 2018 146,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded but not leaking gases

Pass 4 May 2017 142,048 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 May 2016 136,318 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 128,866 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 120,122 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

offside rear tyre wall slightly cracked

Pass 6 May 2014 120,122 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside rear tyre wall slightly cracked

Pass 8 May 2013 111,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre brak light not working

Pass 9 May 2012 102,063 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2011 93,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2010 82,418 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 65,737 miles
Fail 4 May 2009 65,596 miles

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

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

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

brake fluid level

Pass 8 May 2008 57,864 miles

advise condition of rear diff mounting bush

Fail 5 May 2008 57,823 miles

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

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

advise both rear tyres inner and outer edges

advise condition of rear diff mounting bush

advise engine management light on

Pass 30 Apr 2007 49,847 miles

condition of both rear tyres

Pass 9 May 2006 40,771 miles

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

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

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 VCJ is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 SW02 VCJ, 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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SW02 VCJ is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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