2002 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · FG52 VLJ

The 2002 Toyota RAV4 presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent MOT on 9 January 2024 at 148,492 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the available history reads as stable, with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged at any stage. The only blemish is a failed test on 8 January 2024 at the same mileage, though the record shows no defects listed, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical failure. Annual mileage sits at a modest average of roughly 6,187 miles per year for a 24-year-old vehicle, consistent with light to moderate use. The records show 126,516 miles on 6 November 2021, rising to 126,553 miles three days later at the pass, then 136,103 miles by 7 November 2022 and 148,492 miles by January 2024. The gap between the November 2022 and January 2024 tests covers just over 12,000 miles, a reasonable yearly rate. The data is sparse but clean, with no corrosion, brake, suspension, or emissions concerns ever noted by testers. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody condition given the vehicle's age and the absence of any advisory history that might otherwise flag early wear. Pay particular attention to suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for age-related degradation not captured in the pass records. The clean MOT trail implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current, but the January 2024 fail with no defects recorded warrants confirmation the logbook and test certificate match the DVSA entry. Given the 18-month lapse since the last test as of July 2026, the vehicle is now overdue its next MOT and cannot be driven legally without one. Verify the actual odometer reading against the 148,492 miles logged, and inspect exhaust emissions and tyre condition before any road use.