2004 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · RA53 VCG
2004 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 137,505 miles. MOT expired on 27 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,505 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA53 VCG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2025
- 137,505 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA53 VCG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Toyota Rav4 (RA53 VCG) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
RA53 VCG Mileage History
- 23/05/2022125,595 mi
- 23/05/2022125,595 mi
- 25/05/2023129,534 mi+3,939 mi
- 21/05/2024133,804 mi+4,270 mi
- 20/05/2025137,505 mi+3,701 mi
Average of roughly 3,980 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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