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M343 XWS

2004 Toyota Rav 4

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

211,128 mi
Last recorded211,128 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Rav 489,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM343 XWS
MakeToyota
ModelRav 4
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 211,128 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 210,078 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 203,584 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 203,583 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 198,613 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 198,610 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 196,536 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 192,073 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 188,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Sep 2017 188,606 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 182,827 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 175,991 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner +outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner +outer (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2015 175,984 miles

Centre Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner +outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner +outer (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 172,258 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front o/s tyre wearing on inside edge

rear diff support bush u/s

screen scratched

Fail 1 Oct 2014 172,258 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front o/s tyre wearing on inside edge

rear diff support bush u/s

screen scratched

Pass 23 Aug 2013 167,696 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 104,361 miles

Oil leak

rear diff mounts defective

Fail 16 Apr 2012 164,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear diff/mounts defective

Pass 8 Apr 2011 160,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

condensation in nearside headlight

Pass 1 Apr 2010 156,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 114,871 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2008 139,215 miles

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

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 10 Apr 2007 128,737 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 118,395 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 118,395 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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M343 XWS is a 2004 Toyota Rav 4 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M343 XWS, 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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M343 XWS is a 2004 Toyota Rav 4, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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