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EF04 BYD

2004 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,703 mi
Last recorded147,703 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota RAV473,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 BYD
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 147,703 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Light corrosion to both rear inner sills

Rear flexi hose ferrules corroded

Rear shock absorber lower bushes split & perished

Slight bind to n/s/r brake

Slight bind to o/s/r brake

Fail 5 Apr 2018 147,703 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Light corrosion to both rear inner sills

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear flexi hose ferrules corroded

Rear shock absorber lower bushes split & perished

Slight bind to n/s/r brake

Slight bind to o/s/r brake

Fail 13 Feb 2018 143,774 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Light corrosion to both rear inner sills

Rear shock absorber lower bushes split & perished

Slight bind to n/s/r brake

Slight bind to o/s/r brake

Pass 20 Apr 2017 141,675 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brakes binding slightly

front tyres under inflated

windscreen wiper blades slightly torn

Fail 19 Apr 2017 141,600 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases near rear exhaust join (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brakes binding slightly

front tyres under inflated

windscreen wiper blades slightly torn

Pass 29 Apr 2016 139,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 138,075 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 129,136 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 116,821 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 106,671 miles

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Pass 19 May 2011 93,658 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 78,826 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 65,421 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 50,866 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 39,163 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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EF04 BYD is a 2004 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF04 BYD, 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 EF04 BYD registered?

EF04 BYD is a 2004 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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