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BT04 YDL

2004 Toyota RAV4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

82,309 mi
Last recorded82,309 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota RAV473,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 YDL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 82,309 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 72,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle part got hole (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 77,511 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 71,593 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 71,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 70,270 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 70,247 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 69,832 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 68,843 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 67,670 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 66,197 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 66,197 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 64,229 miles

Both front shock gaiters torn.

Drivers sun visor will not park in closed position to roof lining.

Rear diff hanger bush snapped.

middle and rear exhaust corroding badly at joint.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 61,069 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded rear to front pipes

o/s/f fog lamp bulb missing

Pass 15 Apr 2014 57,886 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 52,773 miles

Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded close to rear flexs

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

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

O/S/F tyre outer side wall age cracked

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 52,773 miles

Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded close to rear flexs

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

O/S/F tyre outer side wall age cracked

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

Pass 1 May 2012 48,692 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 44,652 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 May 2010 39,637 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 34,835 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 28,832 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 23,345 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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BT04 YDL is a 2004 Toyota RAV4 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BT04 YDL, 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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BT04 YDL is a 2004 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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