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CH04 BOW

2004 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,542 mi
Last recorded106,542 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota RAV473,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH04 BOW
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 106,542 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 105,914 miles

EML light stays on indicating a fault

TCR light stays on indicating a fault

both light aims too high (adjusted)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 104,956 miles

EML light stays on indicating a fault

o/s/r lower boot panel damaged + not fully secured

reversing device on speedo cluster obscuring view of warning signs on cluster

Pass 1 Dec 2015 104,140 miles

EML light stays on indicating a fault

Nearside Rear plastic bumper insecure to tailgate

excess corrosion at front + rear exhaust joints but no leaks at time of test

Pass 20 Dec 2014 102,766 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 102,766 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

body structure corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2013 99,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 96,401 miles

general under body corrosion around side step mounting points

steering rack mounting bushes have slight play

Pass 12 Dec 2011 93,046 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres cracking 4-6000.

Fail 6 Dec 2011 92,975 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres cracking 4-6000.

Pass 11 Dec 2010 88,782 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 85,926 miles

Front Brake Pads Recomend Replacing Within 4000 Miles.

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

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

Rear Brake Discs Badly Corroded

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 74,195 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 55,294 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2008 55,294 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 40,365 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jun 2007 40,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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CH04 BOW is a 2004 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CH04 BOW, 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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CH04 BOW is a 2004 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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