2002 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · MJ52 HWP
2002 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 72,486 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jan 2014.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jan 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,486 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ52 HWP Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/01/2013
- 72,486 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ52 HWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Toyota Rav4 (MJ52 HWP) between October 2006 and January 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 January 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
MJ52 HWP Mileage History
- 25/10/200620,785 mi
- 22/10/200730,304 mi+9,519 mi
- 30/10/200730,655 mi+351 mi
- 27/10/200817,828 mi-12,827 mi
- 02/11/200951,064 mi+33,236 mi
- 21/10/201054,708 mi+3,644 mi
- 28/10/201168,073 mi+13,365 mi
- 02/01/201372,483 mi+4,410 mi
- 04/01/201372,486 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 8,345 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Automatic Transmission Engine Control Module ECU Solder FailureSerious
2000–2003 RAV4 automatic models equipped with the 2.0-litre 1AZ-FE engine suffer from cracked surface-mount solder joints on the circuit board of the engine control unit (ECU). The cracked connections disrupt output signals to the transmission shift solenoids, causing harsh banging shifts between 1st and 2nd gear, delayed reverse engagement, slipping gears, and false diagnostic trouble codes (P0750, P0753, P0755). If ignored, the violent shifts strip clutch pack linings and damage internal planetary gears.
- Front Suspension Coil Spring Salt Corrosion FractureSerious
The front MacPherson suspension coil springs are prone to corrosion fatigue and sudden cracking, accelerated by winter road grit and moisture accumulating in the lower spring perches. If the lower coil fractures, the broken spring end can foul the inner wing or puncture the front tyre sidewall at speed, posing a severe safety danger. Toyota issued UK safety recall campaign R/2004/048 to inspect and replace affected springs.
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