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A17 SUE

2004 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

52,158 mi
Last recorded52,158 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota RAV473,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 SUE
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 52,158 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 52,158 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 50,472 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 50,471 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested nearside & offside (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 49,469 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 48,180 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 46,657 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 43,999 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 42,659 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 41,910 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 41,107 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Jun 2017 41,102 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear wheel has excess camber advise set up

Pass 24 Jun 2016 39,698 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Fail 24 Jun 2016 39,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Pass 23 Jun 2015 37,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 37,652 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 34,301 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2013 32,478 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 30,263 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 27,338 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 27,338 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 23,722 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 20,231 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 15,984 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2007 12,377 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?

Based on 1,827,031 MOT tests across 166,014 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,112
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
166,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,391
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,816
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,079
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,023
position lamp(s) not working 15,294
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A17 SUE is a 2004 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2004 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 73,902 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota RAV4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 SUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota RAV4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A17 SUE registered?

A17 SUE is a 2004 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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