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BG54 LRK

2004 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,095 mi
Last recorded112,095 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota RAV473,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 LRK
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 112,095 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 112,095 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 101,099 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 95,098 miles

Nearside Front driveshaft excessively corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 93,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 93,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 91,117 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Rear shock bushes perished

all 4 brake backing plates rotten

Pass 15 Mar 2021 89,118 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 88,365 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight edge wear

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre slight edge wear

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 11 Sep 2019 87,421 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rust on rear chassis +under sills

Fail 10 Sep 2019 87,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rust on rear chassis +under sills

Pass 13 Sep 2018 85,592 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 83,543 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 81,273 miles

rust on under sills +chassis +floors

Fail 15 Sep 2016 81,273 miles

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

rust on under sills +chassis +floors

Pass 24 Sep 2015 77,774 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 75,661 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 71,014 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 63,897 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 56,603 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 50,253 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 45,802 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 45,802 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 39,946 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 33,998 miles

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

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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BG54 LRK is a 2004 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG54 LRK, 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 BG54 LRK registered?

BG54 LRK is a 2004 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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