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AO04 MHU

2004 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,993 mi
Last recorded100,993 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota RAV473,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 MHU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 100,993 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seats both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 100,934 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both upper spring seat areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 100,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both upper spring seat areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 100,921 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 100,921 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 94,724 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 92,326 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 90,336 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 90,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 87,341 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 82,338 miles

brake pedal spongi

Pass 19 Jan 2017 78,625 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 78,094 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 78,094 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 77,048 miles

note/n/s/front fog lamp inoperative

Fail 12 Jun 2015 77,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in rear tyre

note/n/s/front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 5 Sep 2014 68,345 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 56,377 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 50,964 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 47,320 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 43,441 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 39,150 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 39,150 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 35,997 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 29,532 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 21,420 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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AO04 MHU is a 2004 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO04 MHU, 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 AO04 MHU registered?

AO04 MHU is a 2004 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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