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BF54 DSE

2004 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,590 mi
Last recorded56,590 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Toyota RAV473,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 DSE
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 56,590 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 56,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 56,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 153,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 153,019 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 130,172 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 112,919 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 93,545 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 72,960 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 72,960 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 48,244 miles

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

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

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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BF54 DSE is a 2004 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BF54 DSE, 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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BF54 DSE is a 2004 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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