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2002 TOYOTA RAV-4
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- Registration SW02GFJ
- Manufacturer TOYOTA
- Model RAV-4
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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- Expired 10 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 157,611 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected hollow. rotten body/chassis! marked in yellow chalk. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected hollow. rotten body/chassis! marked in yellow chalk. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension arm has dropped from vehicle. rotted out! marked in yellow chalk. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis/sill next to suspension mounting. hollow/rotted out. marked in yellow chalk! (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern whatsoever. (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- battery has had to be jump started whole way through test!
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 155,594 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2021 10 Jun 202614 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 155,578 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill rust (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
10 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 153,842 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2020 10 Jun 202614 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 150,955 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2019 10 Jun 20268 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 150,948 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
3 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 149,144 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding area of body and components (2.4.G.1)
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear imbalance 34% but wheels lock so passes, however nearside rear parking brake particularly noisy in operation (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside Rear exhaust tailpipe and rear silencer getting badly corroded but not blowing at time of test
- Offside Front offside front brake slightly snug to turn at time of test, not enough to show as binding on roller brake test however.
- all brake discs heavily corroded and worn
22 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 149,141 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamps deteriorated excessively diffusing beam pattern image (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear imbalance 34% but wheels lock so passes, however nearside rear parking brake particularly noisy in operation (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside Front offside front brake slightly snug to turn at time of test, not enough to show as binding on roller brake test however.
- all brake discs heavily corroded and worn
- Offside Rear exhaust tailpipe and rear silencer getting badly corroded but not blowing at time of test
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding area of body and components (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
13 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 145,010 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres front and rear (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting boot floor area (6.6.6)
21 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 137,547 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2016 10 Jun 202620 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 137,507 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 131,694 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2015 10 Jun 202618 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 114,185 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 101,380 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 88,759 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
18 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 81,724 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2010 10 Jun 20264 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 62,027 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,334 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2008 10 Jun 202613 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 35,147 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW02GFJ was registered on 2002-07-12
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