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AO04 SOU

2004 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

77,761 mi
Last recorded77,761 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota RAV473,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 SOU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 77,761 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 75,709 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 73,673 miles

osf fog lamp inop

Pass 6 Sep 2022 71,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 69,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 67,938 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 65,927 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 63,814 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 61,775 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 61,766 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 59,608 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 57,446 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 55,145 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 51,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust flange corroded/wearing thin

Pass 28 Sep 2012 46,004 miles

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

rear diff bush deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2012 45,999 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear diff bush deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2011 39,665 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 39,665 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 36,279 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 29,184 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 19,867 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 17,988 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 14,724 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 SOU is a 2004 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AO04 SOU, 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 SOU registered?

AO04 SOU is a 2004 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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