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D4 VPJ

2004 Toyota RAV4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,511 mi
Last recorded137,511 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota RAV473,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 VPJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 137,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 137,510 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 134,581 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 134,580 miles

Central Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 132,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 124,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 118,618 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 111,530 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction both sun visors does not stay fully in closed position (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorber lower bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 111,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction both sun visors does not stay fully in closed position (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorber lower bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 100,224 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 May 2018 100,224 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 89,511 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 76,577 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2015 64,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 53,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 44,730 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 44,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

o/s screen wash poor

o/s/f side light dim

Pass 19 Sep 2012 41,040 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 41,040 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 32,857 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 27,349 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,295 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 18,768 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 14,501 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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D4 VPJ is a 2004 Toyota RAV4 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D4 VPJ, 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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D4 VPJ is a 2004 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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