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EF04 UTU

2004 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,082 mi
Last recorded144,082 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota RAV473,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 UTU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 144,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 137,665 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front bush that mounts to chassic (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front bush that mounts to chassic (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both near subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 137,665 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner gaiter outer clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front bush that mounts to chassic (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front bush that mounts to chassic (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both near subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 130,031 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 129,989 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 122,060 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 111,232 miles

Front tyres perished

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front on chassic (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front on chassic (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2016 111,134 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front tyres perished

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front on chassic (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front on chassic (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2015 102,187 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 92,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 79,582 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 70,401 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 60,209 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 50,825 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 39,851 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 26,669 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 21,139 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 UTU is a 2004 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EF04 UTU, 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 UTU registered?

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

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