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CJ04 PLU

2004 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,966 mi
Last recorded133,966 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota RAV473,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 PLU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 133,966 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 133,966 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 126,453 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 115,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 107,803 miles

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Oil leak GEAR BOX ()

Fail 28 Apr 2018 107,085 miles

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

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

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Oil leak GEAR BOX ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 99,045 miles

235 / 60 / 16 tyres fitted

Offside Rear coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 93,889 miles

235 / 60 / 16 tyres fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2016 93,889 miles

235 / 60 / 16 tyres fitted

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 88,003 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 81,587 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 71,398 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 56,892 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 50,326 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 43,403 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 35,061 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 26,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 19,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearsidefront tyre edge worn below limit

offside front tyre edge worn

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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CJ04 PLU is a 2004 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CJ04 PLU, 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 CJ04 PLU registered?

CJ04 PLU is a 2004 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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