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YFR 331

2002 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,299 mi
Last recorded145,299 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFR 331
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 145,299 miles

Engine has oil leaks in various places

Front and rear suspension components corroding

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

Vehicle underneath corroding in places

Fail 25 Sep 2025 145,299 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Engine has oil leaks in various places

Front and rear suspension components corroding

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

Vehicle underneath corroding in places

Pass 1 Oct 2024 142,206 miles

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

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

Vehicle underneath slightly corroding in places

front and rear suspension components are corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2023 135,538 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 129,283 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 123,816 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 123,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 120,655 miles

Both headlights are starting to discolour not affecting the beam image

Exhaust rear flange fitting is corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2019 118,310 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places

Vehicle underneath corroded in places

Pass 27 Sep 2018 114,553 miles

Exhaust system excessively corroded around the rear box flange

Vehicle underneath corroded in places

Pass 25 Sep 2017 109,777 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places

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

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

Vehicle underneath corroded in places

Pass 27 Sep 2016 104,901 miles

Exhaust corroded in places

Pass 23 Sep 2015 99,712 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 94,696 miles

Exhaust corroded at the rear flange

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 94,696 miles

Exhaust corroded at the rear flange

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 88,159 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 29 Sep 2012 80,941 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 75,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 69,679 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 69,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 65,078 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 59,888 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 51,927 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 43,793 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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YFR 331 is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YFR 331, 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 YFR 331 registered?

YFR 331 is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is YFR 331 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFR 331 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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