2002 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · RF02 SYP
2002 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 149,425 miles. MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,425 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF02 SYP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2024
- 149,425 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF02 SYP 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 (RF02 SYP) between December 2021 and December 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
RF02 SYP Mileage History
- 15/12/2021129,510 mi
- 15/12/2022135,842 mi+6,332 mi
- 15/12/2023142,386 mi+6,544 mi
- 18/12/2023142,393 mi+7 mi
- 12/12/2024149,425 mi+7,032 mi
Average of roughly 6,656 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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