2002 Toyota RAV4 · 12,382 MOT tests
2002 Toyota RAV4 reliability
2002 Toyota RAV4s fail 38.5% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 24 RAV4 years (12,382 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota RAV4s: 25.3%)
- 38.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota RAV4s: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 116,069
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,382
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- 2003 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 9.6% of tests fail here (22% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Toyota RAV4
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics19.4%
- Suspension13.5%
- Brakes9.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks9.6%
- Body, chassis and structure7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.8%
- Tyres3.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 4.93%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Stop lamp not working 4.35%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 4.17%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.57%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.18%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 3.16%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (14.13%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.23%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.98%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (11.19%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.98%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.97%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 reliable?
2002 Toyota RAV4s fail 38.5% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 24 RAV4 years (12,382 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Toyota RAV4 MOT?
Most often headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (4.93% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.35% of tests), position lamp not working (4.17% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Toyota RAV4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2002 Toyota RAV4 shows 116,069 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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