2002 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · YYY 222T
2002 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 118,001 miles. MOT valid until 04 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,001 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YYY 222T Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 118,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YYY 222T MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Toyota Rav4 (YYY 222T) between January 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
YYY 222T Mileage History
- 14/01/200624,051 mi
- 25/01/200728,997 mi+4,946 mi
- 18/01/200834,175 mi+5,178 mi
- 23/01/200938,900 mi+4,725 mi
- 26/01/201044,908 mi+6,008 mi
- 28/01/201044,908 mi
- 26/01/201151,019 mi+6,111 mi
- 31/01/201259,919 mi+8,900 mi
- 30/01/201366,543 mi+6,624 mi
- 30/01/201366,543 mi
- 12/02/201473,095 mi+6,552 mi
- 12/02/201473,095 mi
- 19/02/201579,923 mi+6,828 mi
- 17/02/201684,737 mi+4,814 mi
- 21/02/201788,886 mi+4,149 mi
- 19/02/201894,962 mi+6,076 mi
- 20/02/2019100,097 mi+5,135 mi
- 25/02/2019100,105 mi+8 mi
- 06/03/2019100,107 mi+2 mi
- 04/03/2020104,644 mi+4,537 mi
- 04/03/2020104,644 mi
- 01/03/2021105,843 mi+1,199 mi
- 02/03/2021105,843 mi
- 25/02/2022108,033 mi+2,190 mi
- 27/02/2023110,457 mi+2,424 mi
- 12/02/2024113,408 mi+2,951 mi
- 12/02/2024113,409 mi+1 mi
- 05/02/2025115,956 mi+2,547 mi
- 05/02/2025115,956 mi
- 26/01/2026118,001 mi+2,045 mi
- 26/01/2026118,001 mi
Average of roughly 4,690 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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