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YG02 GDW

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

123,366 mi
Last recorded123,366 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 GDW
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 123,366 miles

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlight lenses have slight fading (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill at the front has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill has slight corrosion at the front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner both rear inner arches lower sections have surface rust

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower suspension arms have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 121,680 miles

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

very rusty under car

Pass 20 Aug 2022 119,760 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

the vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 19 Aug 2021 117,545 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front back plates corroded off

Pass 8 Sep 2020 116,022 miles

rusty under vehicle

Pass 24 Aug 2019 113,490 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 113,490 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 109,126 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 105,121 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 105,120 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 101,176 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 98,895 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 96,043 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 96,043 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 89,662 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 83,033 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 77,862 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2010 71,446 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 71,446 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 62,914 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 54,919 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 48,469 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 41,918 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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YG02 GDW is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YG02 GDW, 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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YG02 GDW is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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