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AX56 ECV

2007 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,206 mi
Last recorded125,206 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Toyota RAV477,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX56 ECV
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 125,206 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both full length (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

presented with front bumper taped

undertray has some clips missing

Fail 5 Aug 2025 125,151 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both full length (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

presented with front bumper taped

undertray has some clips missing

Pass 8 Aug 2024 119,782 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 110,124 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 102,301 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 102,102 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2021 93,338 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 83,758 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 79,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres walls cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2018 71,359 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 64,716 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 61,096 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 56,446 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 56,446 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 51,367 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 45,903 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 38,877 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 38,877 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 32,047 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 32,047 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 25,782 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 25,782 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?

Based on 1,827,031 MOT tests across 166,014 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,112
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
166,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,391
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,816
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,079
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,023
position lamp(s) not working 15,294
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AX56 ECV is a 2007 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 77,086 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota RAV4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX56 ECV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota RAV4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 19 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AX56 ECV registered?

AX56 ECV is a 2007 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 12 February 2007.

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