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CN04 XEF

2004 Toyota RAV4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

154,084 mi
Last recorded154,084 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota RAV473,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN04 XEF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 154,084 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front fog lamps not working

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lens missing

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front head lamp lens deteriorated

Offside Front tyre worn on r outer edge & wearing low

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 154,084 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front fog lamps not working

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lens missing

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front head lamp lens deteriorated

Offside Front tyre worn on r outer edge & wearing low

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 144,643 miles

Front head lamp beam image very weak

Nearside Front fog lamp lens missing

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 144,643 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front head lamp beam image very weak

Nearside Front fog lamp lens missing

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 134,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust has slight leak of gases

Fail 15 Jun 2023 134,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust has slight leak of gases

Pass 15 Jun 2022 124,142 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 124,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 113,789 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 106,434 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 103,597 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 99,636 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 94,491 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 89,884 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 85,072 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 85,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 81,740 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 79,378 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 75,825 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 68,701 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 68,701 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 59,861 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 47,322 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 33,840 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 19,382 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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CN04 XEF is a 2004 Toyota RAV4 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CN04 XEF, 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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CN04 XEF is a 2004 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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