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BP53 FNU

2004 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

280,372 mi
Last recorded280,372 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota RAV473,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 280,372 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr, nsf. (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2022 264,181 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 264,172 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 255,526 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 255,526 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 243,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source 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))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

front brake discs slightly worn on inner faces

oil filter corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2019 225,916 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 limit (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

nsf and osf headlamp light output slightly reduced

Fail 27 Mar 2019 225,914 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 limit (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

nsf and osf headlamp light output slightly reduced

Pass 13 Mar 2018 211,185 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both aims turning weak (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

front coil springs corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2018 211,185 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both aims turning weak (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

front coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 196,169 miles

Both Headlamp Units Lenses Deteriorating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Joint Corroded/Leaking (7.1.2)

Front Wipers Smearing

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 196,169 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both Headlamp Units Lenses Deteriorating

EML On

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Joint Corroded/Leaking (7.1.2)

Front Wipers Smearing

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 176,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust Joint Heavily Corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2016 176,225 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust Joint Heavily Corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2015 158,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside headlamp beam deflector loose

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 158,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside headlamp beam deflector loose

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 139,795 miles

Rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Feb 2014 139,795 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML on

Rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Rear wiper blade split

TRC on

Pass 28 Feb 2013 123,293 miles

Engine management,vsc and trc warning lights on

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 14 Feb 2012 108,845 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management,vsc and trc warning lights on

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2011 94,319 miles

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

clutch pedal high and spongy

rear pads 85% worn

transfer box rear oil seal leaking

Fail 4 Feb 2011 94,318 miles

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

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

clutch pedal high and spongy

rear pads 85% worn

transfer box rear oil seal leaking

Pass 4 Feb 2010 80,891 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

engine management warning light on

front and rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted

Fail 6 Feb 2009 67,796 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 67,796 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 56,236 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 56,236 miles

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

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

Brake fluid level in reservoir is well below maximum. Suggest inspection to investigate cause of reduction (possibly wear to front brake pads)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 46,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn low

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 FNU is a 2004 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 FNU, 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 FNU is a 2004 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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