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BJ04 HGZ

2004 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,109 mi
Last recorded117,109 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota RAV473,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 HGZ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 117,109 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 90,607 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 71,351 miles

subframe corroded

underbodey corrosion

Fail 7 May 2024 71,348 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

subframe corroded

underbodey corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2024 71,320 miles

Front Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Body component slightly loose both running boards brackets corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both head lamp aims just met

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 70,231 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside and nearside side step brackets corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2022 69,592 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 68,689 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 68,133 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 67,146 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 67,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 66,045 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside main (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank corroded

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear sill to floor (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 64,617 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 64,615 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 63,307 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 62,156 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 60,310 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 58,292 miles

all four tyres perished/cracked

both rear shock absorber rubber bushes perished

Fail 25 Feb 2013 58,275 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four tyres perished/cracked

both rear shock absorber rubber bushes perished

Pass 19 Mar 2012 56,635 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear brake pipe (above fuel tank) slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2011 54,679 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 51,600 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 48,491 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 41,394 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)

Pass 30 May 2007 33,037 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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BJ04 HGZ 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 BJ04 HGZ, 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 BJ04 HGZ registered?

BJ04 HGZ is a 2004 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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