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2004 TOYOTA RAV4
General Information
- Registration GD53KMA
- Manufacturer TOYOTA
- Model RAV4
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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- Expired 20 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 153,303 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed From front to back brake pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed From front to back brake pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- All rear suspension arm bushes are perished
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear seats are loose
- Underside of vehicle is corroded
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratches in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 153,160 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) Dangerous
- Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
21 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 140,628 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Inner Brake hose slightly chafed x2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))
21 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 140,628 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Inner Brake hose slightly chafed x2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))
13 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 133,514 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both nearside and offside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
2 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 126,781 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
23 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 122,482 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
9 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 117,600 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 114,690 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- limited reserve travel on park brake lever
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ limit (5.2.3 (e))
2 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 114,690 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ limit (5.2.3 (e))
- limited reserve travel on park brake lever
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
3 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 110,853 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
28 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 105,450 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
21 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 102,251 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
6 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 98,751 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2015 20 Jun 20268 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 93,203 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 82,000 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
22 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 68,942 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
14 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 54,971 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2011 20 Jun 202622 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,606 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,900 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2009 20 Jun 202619 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,742 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2008 20 Jun 202619 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 24,742 MI
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GD53KMA was registered on 2004-01-24
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