2004 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · SC53 FSV
2004 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 84,276 miles. MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,276 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC53 FSV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 84,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SC53 FSV Mileage History
- 17/07/202477,805 mi
- 03/07/202581,495 mi+3,690 mi
- 14/07/202581,495 mi
- 07/07/202684,276 mi+2,781 mi
- 21/08/202684,276 mi
Average of roughly 3,090 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SC53 FSV 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 (SC53 FSV) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail fouling on suspension (1.1.12 (a))”.
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