MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,803 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake performance unable to be tested Not tested due to the condition of brakes causing a safety risk (1.2.1 (g))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor on the driver’s side cannot be stowed in the ‘off screen’ position (3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak multiple (8.2.1.1 (b))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Body panel likely to become detached Step insecure, mountings corroded (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Body panel likely to become detached Step mounting excessively corroded (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Securing "R" clips missing in retaining pins (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, tyre in a very poor condition (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Bumper slightly insecure
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inside door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad retaining spring missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges, 235/60 R16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2nd cat (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both images slightly poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Rear bumper secured with tape (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Seat not fitted in accordance with fitting instructions ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Boot door trim (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer join (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section to rear silencer joining flange (6.1.2 (a))
front number plate damaged
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section to rear silencer joining flange (6.1.2 (a))
front number plate damaged
Play in steering rack bushes
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Play in steering rack bushes
Corrosion to both rear inner sills
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
rear brake pads starting to get low
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
high level brake light inop
n/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge 2.5-3mm. 235/60/16 100h
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight smear on wipers
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight smear on wipers
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?
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BG54 VBO is a 2004 Toyota RAV4 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 BG54 VBO, 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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BG54 VBO is a 2004 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 29 October 2004.
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