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BG04 CNY

2004 Toyota RAV4

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,335 mi
Last recorded148,335 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota RAV473,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 CNY
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 148,335 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under Body Corroded

Fail 16 May 2019 148,335 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under Body Corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2018 142,861 miles

front and rear chassis corroded

near side and off side inner sills corroded

near side outer sill corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear shock absorbers lower bushes perished

slight play at off side front seat base mechanism

temp repair noted to off side rear bumper

Pass 25 Jul 2016 132,382 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front fog lamp lens missing

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear body damaged

Fail 22 Jul 2016 132,377 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front fog lamp lens missing

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear body damaged

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 118,010 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 118,010 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 100,219 miles

MIL on.

Squeel on nearside & offside front.

Fail 14 Aug 2014 100,219 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

MIL on.

Squeel on nearside & offside front.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 88,638 miles

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

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

engine management light on

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Sep 2013 88,638 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine management light on

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Sep 2012 74,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

front brake discs are starting to detrioate on the inner faces

Pass 3 Sep 2011 65,258 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 51,449 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 40,225 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 40,225 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 30,933 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 29,100 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 21,939 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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BG04 CNY is a 2004 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BG04 CNY, 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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BG04 CNY is a 2004 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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