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BU54 VLE

2004 Toyota RAV4

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

96,915 mi
Last recorded96,915 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota RAV473,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 VLE
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 96,915 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 91,389 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 88,587 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 85,105 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 85,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 82,259 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 80,285 miles

both front lamps dull

Pass 18 Oct 2014 78,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 76,941 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 73,272 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 64,328 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 50,724 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 31,066 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 27,453 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 20,668 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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BU54 VLE is a 2004 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BU54 VLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU54 VLE registered?

BU54 VLE is a 2004 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 28 October 2004.

Is BU54 VLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU54 VLE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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