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X55 SST

2002 Toyota RAV4

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

226,935 mi
Last recorded226,935 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX55 SST
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 226,935 miles

Engine management light on

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear differential mounting bush split

Rear exhaust silencer joint corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2026 226,930 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear differential mounting bush split

Rear exhaust silencer joint corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2025 215,333 miles

EML on

Headlamp lens slightly defective both clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off mntg panel loose (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear diff mntg split

Fail 4 Aug 2025 215,333 miles

EML on

Headlamp lens slightly defective both clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off mntg panel loose (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear diff mntg split

Pass 19 Aug 2024 202,879 miles

Engine Management Light on vehicle too old to conform

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake fluid low

rear differential mounting bush split

Pass 1 Aug 2023 190,327 miles

EML on - not testable due to age of vehicle

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front - tyre size 2356016 100H (5.2.3 (e))

gearbox/engine and rear differential mounts weak

Pass 2 Aug 2022 180,823 miles

E.M.L on at time of test

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective rear diff mounting

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 171,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 162,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine light staying on

Pass 7 Aug 2019 154,873 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 148,452 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 148,451 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 138,706 miles

all 4 tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Aug 2016 127,728 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 118,332 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2014 109,770 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 109,770 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 94,831 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 84,372 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 69,489 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 55,886 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 45,276 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 36,631 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 28,268 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 21,935 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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X55 SST is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 X55 SST, 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 X55 SST registered?

X55 SST is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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