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DA04 VVC

2004 Toyota RAV4

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,910 mi
Last recorded122,910 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota RAV473,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 VVC
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 122,910 miles

Body component slightly loose side steps due to mounting corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Front fog light lens missing

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

Offside Rear seat missing at time of test

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

Fail 8 May 2026 122,910 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Body component slightly loose side steps due to mounting corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front fog light lens missing

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

Offside Rear seat missing at time of test

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

Pass 8 May 2025 120,402 miles

Offside Front fog lamp broken

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 118,014 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 118,014 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 115,043 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 114,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 111,575 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear diff bush perished

Pass 17 Aug 2020 110,021 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 106,730 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 100,615 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 100,613 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 94,797 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 88,134 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 88,134 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 71,827 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 70,568 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 57,401 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 45,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2011 34,083 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 34,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 29,364 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 26,839 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 22,496 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 18,917 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 14,417 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 14,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DA04 VVC is a 2004 Toyota RAV4 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DA04 VVC, 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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DA04 VVC is a 2004 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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