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BP53 FNR

2004 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

159,466 mi
Last recorded159,466 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota RAV473,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 FNR
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 159,466 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 159,466 miles

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

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

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 152,284 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 142,203 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 132,715 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 120,519 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 120,494 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

O/S REVERSING LAMP NOT WORKING

O/S/F FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 29 Apr 2021 115,606 miles

Offside Front Fog light not working

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 115,606 miles

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

Offside Front Fog light not working

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 103,183 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 98,393 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 98,393 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 93,483 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 88,495 miles

engine light is on

Fail 26 Apr 2016 88,495 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

engine light is on

Pass 1 May 2015 84,003 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 84,003 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 78,213 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 67,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 67,741 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 57,685 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 47,505 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 34,359 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 29,080 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 27,454 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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BP53 FNR is a 2004 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BP53 FNR, 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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BP53 FNR is a 2004 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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