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BR04 JAB

2004 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,534 mi
Last recorded174,534 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota RAV473,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR04 JAB
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 174,534 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 173,311 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 173,311 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 171,636 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable corroded under rubber (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 169,611 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 169,611 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 167,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 165,454 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 164,064 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 161,259 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 159,458 miles

boot floor corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2017 159,455 miles

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

boot floor corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 156,148 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 153,850 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

centre to rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2014 147,730 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls and tread cracked and deterioated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 141,964 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 133,070 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 133,070 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 114,011 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 114,011 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 92,244 miles

drivers sun visor slightly loose

exhaust rear joint coroded

front brake discs coroded and pads wearing low

Pass 29 Jul 2009 71,142 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 49,360 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 49,360 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 31,645 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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BR04 JAB 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 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 BR04 JAB, 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 BR04 JAB registered?

BR04 JAB is a 2004 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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