2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Toyota RAV4 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,104 MOT tests in 2024. 60.6% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time60.6%
Failed or needed repairs39.4%
Typical mileage at test117,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,104 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.3%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.3%
  3. Position lamp: not working3.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    123 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.8%
  7. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.7%
  8. Stop lamp: not working2.6%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.6%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics27.4%
  2. Suspension17.7%
  3. Brakes15.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks13.2%
  5. Body & chassis8.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  7. Tyres4.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.1%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Toyota RAV4?

In 2024, 60.6% of 2002 Toyota RAV4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,104 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Toyota RAV4?

The most common failure reasons were exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Toyota RAV4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).