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2004 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · YP54 WHB

YP54 WHB

2004 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 134,360 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027.

Make & Model
TOYOTA RAV4
Year / Origin
2004 · Sheffield
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 17 May 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
134,360 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 17 May 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
1998cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, showing a consistent pass record over the last four years. The most recent test on 6 May 2025 at 129,752 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following a failure just one week prior on 29 April 2025 at 129,618 miles. This brief failure suggests a minor component issue that was rectified immediately before the successful retest, as the vehicle maintained a clean record from that point forward. At 22 years old, the recorded mileage of 129,752 miles is notably low, averaging approximately 5,900 miles per year. The data shows a steady and predictable usage pattern, with the vehicle covering roughly 3,400 miles between the 2022 and 2023 tests and another 3,700 miles in the following year. This low annual mileage typically reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though low-mileage vehicles of this age can sometimes suffer from degradation of rubber-based components and fluid oxidation if they are not driven regularly. While the MOT history is clean of recurring mechanical faults, a buyer must inspect the vehicle for age issues common to this generation of RAV4. Focus should be placed on the structural integrity, specifically checking the chassis, subframe, and rear mounting points where corrosion often accumulates regardless of low mileage. Given the age age, verify the condition of the suspension bushes and shock absorbers for cracking, as these parts perish over time rather than distance driven. Checking the brake calipers for binding or seized pistons is also advisable to ensure the low usage has not led to surface rust on the discs.
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YP54 WHB Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
  • 134,360 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)

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YP54 WHB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Nov 2026, 14:04
MOT Analysis

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 (YP54 WHB) between April 2024 and May 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 19 May 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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YP54 WHB Mileage History

  1. 30/04/2024125,913 mi
  2. 29/04/2025129,618 mi+3,705 mi
  3. 06/05/2025129,752 mi+134 mi
  4. 02/05/2026134,265 mi+4,513 mi
  5. 19/05/2026134,360 mi+95 mi

Average of roughly 4,119 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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