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BF54 DSX

2004 Toyota RAV4

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,134 mi
Last recorded129,134 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota RAV473,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 DSX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 129,134 miles

under side of vehicle thick under seal

Pass 2 Jul 2025 125,762 miles

all underside including floor pan and all suspension,brake and steering components have been heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Jun 2024 121,335 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 121,255 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 115,951 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 112,661 miles

suspension and chassis corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2022 112,661 miles

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

suspension and chassis corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2021 106,963 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 100,870 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 95,907 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 95,907 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 85,699 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs upper coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 75,214 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both front springs upper coils (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 63,448 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 May 2016 57,162 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 54,688 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 50,319 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 50,319 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 45,539 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 40,804 miles

suspect nearside rear inner brake pad wearing thin

Pass 26 Jul 2011 35,934 miles

both rear tyres starting to step, on 3mm.

Fail 26 Jul 2011 35,934 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres starting to step, on 3mm.

Fail 19 Jul 2010 30,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 30,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 25,339 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 25,339 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 20,157 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 15,273 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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BF54 DSX is a 2004 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DSX, 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 DSX is a 2004 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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