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DF04 BFU

2004 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

116,832 mi
Last recorded116,832 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota RAV473,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 BFU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 116,832 miles

General corrosion to underside and suspension components

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 116,832 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underside and suspension components

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 114,582 miles

Genaral corrosion to underside and suspension components

Fail 26 Jun 2025 114,582 miles

Genaral corrosion to underside and suspension components

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 110,605 miles

General corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 21 Jun 2023 106,072 miles

General corrosion to underside and suspension components

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 101,340 miles

General corrosion to underside and suspension components

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 101,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

General corrosion to underside and suspension components

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 97,046 miles

Nearside front anti roll bar linkage has a small split in dust cover.

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

Offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 92,605 miles

Slight corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 25 Jun 2019 87,768 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 87,768 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 82,718 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 78,305 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 73,059 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 73,059 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 66,978 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust joint is corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2015 66,978 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

o/s/f wiper blade spliting

rear exhaust joint is corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 62,215 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 62,215 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2013
Pass 28 Jun 2012 50,843 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 45,249 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 40,635 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 35,161 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 28,151 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 19,605 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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DF04 BFU is a 2004 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DF04 BFU, 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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DF04 BFU is a 2004 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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