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BG54 VCA

2004 Toyota RAV4

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,963 mi
Last recorded150,963 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota RAV473,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 VCA
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2019 150,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 136,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2017 130,800 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 119,874 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 100,708 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 100,708 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front and both rear tyres spliting and perished

Pass 19 Dec 2013 96,112 miles

front wipers split but still clear windscreen

o/s/r tyre cracks in tread

Pass 15 Dec 2012 91,954 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 88,462 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 88,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 84,797 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 84,797 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2009 79,626 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 67,932 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 56,532 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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BG54 VCA is a 2004 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VCA, 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 VCA registered?

BG54 VCA is a 2004 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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