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AJ04 USM

2004 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,074 mi
Last recorded131,074 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota RAV473,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 USM
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 131,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 116,921 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 116,921 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 111,664 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to back box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 105,392 miles

Centre to Rear exhaust joint corroded and thinned

Nearside wiper blade smearing

Offside wiper blade smearing

Fail 22 Apr 2017 105,308 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre to Rear exhaust joint corroded and thinned

Nearside wiper blade smearing

Offside wiper blade smearing

Pass 20 Apr 2016 95,131 miles

All tyres cracking/perishing.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f + n/s/r tyres valves damaged.

Fail 20 Apr 2016 95,131 miles

All tyres cracking/perishing.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f + n/s/r tyres valves damaged.

Pass 18 Apr 2015 86,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2014 78,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2013 69,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 62,995 miles

Wiper blades sterting to split.

Pass 22 Apr 2011 55,522 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 46,681 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 40,956 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 32,952 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 22,694 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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AJ04 USM is a 2004 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ04 USM, 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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AJ04 USM is a 2004 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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