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CJ04 SZY

2004 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,605 mi
Last recorded84,605 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota RAV473,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 SZY
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 84,605 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both ns an d os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively approx 30KgF (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting / hanger partly split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear park brake lazy. Readings 240L / 120

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear both ns and os: Brake back plates corroded / deteriorated and secure at time of inspection

Rear shock absorber dust boots deteriorated / split: both ns and os

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

Fail 14 Sep 2024 84,568 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced weathered * (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced weathered * (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both ns an d os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing C R A C K I N G... Cords not visible at time of inspection (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively approx 30KgF (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting / hanger partly split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear park brake lazy. Readings 240L / 120

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear both ns and os: Brake back plates corroded / deteriorated and secure at time of inspection

Rear shock absorber dust boots deteriorated / split: both ns and os

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

Pass 10 Oct 2023 82,831 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting / hanger partly split (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake effort for Nearside / Offside: 200 / 110 OS lazy

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ns and os (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear both ns and os: Brake back plates corroded / deteriorated and secure at time of inspection

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

Pass 9 Jun 2022 79,764 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2021 77,215 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 77,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 75,948 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 73,727 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 71,308 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

middle to rear exhaust joints corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2018 71,308 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

middle to rear exhaust joints corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2017 64,196 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 59,348 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 58,294 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2014 50,465 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 41,878 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 41,877 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 37,621 miles

both front wipers starting to separate.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 32,890 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 28,081 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 23,036 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 18,652 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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CJ04 SZY is a 2004 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SZY, 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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CJ04 SZY is a 2004 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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