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BG54 WRA

2004 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,151 mi
Last recorded151,151 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota RAV473,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 WRA
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 151,151 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 150,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 148,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 146,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 144,658 miles

Centre exhaust & rear box clamp are corroded

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 142,961 miles

Centre exhaust is leaking gases at a weld

Rear axle is weeping oil

Pass 31 Oct 2018 141,118 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 141,112 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector not facing the rear (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 138,182 miles

Engine management light is on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge tyre tread is low & punctured (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre is crackerd

Pass 14 Nov 2016 136,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

center to rear exhaust joint corroded

eml is on

Fail 14 Nov 2016 136,663 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

center to rear exhaust joint corroded

eml is on

Pass 12 Nov 2015 133,556 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 131,321 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 16 Nov 2013 119,544 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 112,545 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 103,287 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 96,093 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 96,093 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 85,409 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 63,039 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 46,034 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 WRA is a 2004 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WRA, 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 WRA is a 2004 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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