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J297 JFM

2004 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Maroon Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,208 mi
Last recorded117,208 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota 4-RUNNER150,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ297 JFM
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 117,208 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 115,997 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 112,844 miles

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2023 112,841 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 112,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust hanger broken

Slight play in steering (inner track rod?) BOTH SIDES

Vehicle underside corroded throughout but not considered excessive

Fail 12 Aug 2019 112,783 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust hanger broken

Slight play in steering (inner track rod?) BOTH SIDES

Vehicle underside corroded throughout but not considered excessive

Pass 16 Aug 2018 112,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 112,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 111,223 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 111,144 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 111,005 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 111,001 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 111,945 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 110,815 miles

o/s/f brake starting to bind,both front tyres starting to crack.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 110,544 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 109,783 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 109,246 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 107,979 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 107,119 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 107,119 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 103,600 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 103,595 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 100,686 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota 4-RUNNER?

Based on 23,015 MOT tests across 2,646 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,512
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,155
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 697
fog lamp not working 645
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 601
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 584
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J297 JFM is a 2004 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Maroon with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2004 Toyota 4-RUNNER models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 150,277 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota 4-RUNNER fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J297 JFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota 4-RUNNER typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 22 years old, this Toyota 4-RUNNER is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J297 JFM registered?

J297 JFM is a 2004 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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