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FM53 AYH

2004 Toyota Rav 4

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,330 mi
Last recorded114,330 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Rav 489,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 AYH
MakeToyota
ModelRav 4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 114,330 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 91,900 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 86,180 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

side step mounts corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2024 86,179 miles

Front Brake performance unable to be tested excessive binding (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

side step mounts corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2023 85,680 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 85,168 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 84,734 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 84,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 84,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 83,388 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both . cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 82,388 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 80,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 78,576 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 78,566 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 74,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 72,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 69,585 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 67,680 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 59,265 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 52,537 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 38,750 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 34,474 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 34,474 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 30,690 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Rav 4?

Based on 5,714 MOT tests across 508 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
5,899
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
508
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 110
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 97
fog lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 83
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FM53 AYH is a 2004 Toyota Rav 4 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Rav 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 89,074 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Rav 4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM53 AYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Rav 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Toyota Rav 4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FM53 AYH registered?

FM53 AYH is a 2004 Toyota Rav 4, first registered on 27 February 2004.

Is FM53 AYH safe to buy?

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