2002 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · FA02 ARU
2002 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 108,112 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,112 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FA02 ARU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/09/2026
- 108,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 25 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FA02 ARU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Toyota Rav4 (FA02 ARU) between June 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (24 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 67 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
FA02 ARU Mileage History
- 26/06/202399,093 mi
- 11/09/2024102,215 mi+3,122 mi
- 11/09/2024102,215 mi
- 04/09/2025103,993 mi+1,778 mi
- 28/09/2026108,112 mi+4,119 mi
Average of roughly 2,769 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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