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BN54 KLU

2004 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

120,049 mi
Last recorded120,049 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota RAV473,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 KLU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 120,049 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 116,178 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 111,713 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 111,713 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 106,911 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 102,627 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 98,223 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2021 98,221 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 94,912 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 90,446 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 85,243 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 79,140 miles

Central Rear rear differential bush excessively worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Fail 12 May 2017 76,048 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing split pin missing nsf track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing ball joint (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing ball joint (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near petrol tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing split pin missing osf track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Central Rear rear differential bush excessively worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Pass 21 May 2016 74,745 miles

Child seat fitted to Offside rear/Adult belt not inspected

Sun Visors not attaining closed position/ obstructing drivers view of road

rear number plate insecure and Delaminating

Fail 21 May 2016 74,745 miles

Child seat fitted to Offside rear/Adult belt not inspected

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

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

Sun Visors not attaining closed position/ obstructing drivers view of road

rear number plate insecure and Delaminating

Pass 18 May 2015 69,389 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2015 69,320 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2014 62,663 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 May 2014 62,630 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 May 2013 54,791 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 48,580 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 42,768 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 42,768 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2010 34,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2010 34,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2009 2,577 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 19,240 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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BN54 KLU is a 2004 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BN54 KLU, 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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BN54 KLU is a 2004 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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