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AO54 RGU

2004 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

126,365 mi
Last recorded126,365 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota RAV473,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 RGU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 126,365 miles

underside corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2024 122,357 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 117,257 miles

Front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

under side slightly muddy/rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2022 111,953 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 111,953 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST BLOWN (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 106,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 106,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged TO REAR RUBBED BY HANDBRAKE CABLE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 102,164 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 98,633 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 98,633 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2018 93,262 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 84,469 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from rear flexi to front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 84,463 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded from rear flexi to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 76,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 69,673 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 62,715 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 60,079 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 56,865 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 56,865 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 51,635 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 42,062 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 34,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

tow bar bolts not secured via correct nyloc nuts(bolts not long enough) still secure at time of test

Pass 18 Sep 2009 34,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

tow bar bolts not secured via correct nyloc nuts(bolts not long enough) still secure at time of test

Pass 18 Sep 2008 26,700 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 19,337 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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AO54 RGU is a 2004 Toyota RAV4 in Silver 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 AO54 RGU, 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 AO54 RGU registered?

AO54 RGU is a 2004 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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