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E3 SLJ

2004 Toyota RAV4

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

93,782 mi
Last recorded93,782 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota RAV473,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 SLJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 93,782 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 88,805 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 88,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 88,188 miles

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

slight steering wobble detected on road brake test.

Pass 9 Mar 2021 87,685 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 87,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 87,040 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 85,885 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 84,679 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 82,991 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 80,900 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 79,037 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 76,945 miles

slight play in steering rack support bushes.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 73,918 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 73,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 69,096 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 62,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 62,309 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 53,545 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 44,963 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 32,793 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 6 Feb 2007 20,184 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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E3 SLJ is a 2004 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 E3 SLJ, 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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What year was E3 SLJ registered?

E3 SLJ is a 2004 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 22 April 2004.

Is E3 SLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 SLJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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