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BN04 RFX

2004 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,188 mi
Last recorded148,188 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota RAV473,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 RFX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 148,188 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 148,184 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sill

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sill

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

Rear rear axle & arms corroded but still within limit

Fail 12 Nov 2021 148,156 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front fog light lens missing

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear axle & arms corroded but still within limit

engine light on DASH (fault)

Pass 17 Nov 2020 146,003 miles

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

Engine light on dash (fault)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CHANGE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion under body ?? front & rear ??

Pass 5 Nov 2019 144,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear damage to bumper

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

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

Slight corrosion under body ???

Pass 14 Nov 2018 140,054 miles

Front springs slightly corroded

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 134,510 miles

Both front tyres perished !!

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

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

Offside Rear tyre getting close to wear limit

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 129,999 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 129,999 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 125,155 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 118,899 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 118,899 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 104,943 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 95,826 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 83,007 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2011 82,943 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 70,400 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 57,083 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 45,143 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 32,393 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 32,393 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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BN04 RFX is a 2004 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BN04 RFX, 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 BN04 RFX registered?

BN04 RFX is a 2004 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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