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BC05 HCX

2005 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,805 mi
Last recorded120,805 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 HCX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 120,805 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake fluid slightly low in resevoir

o/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

slight spongy feel to brake pedal

slightly long handbrake travel

Fail 11 Jan 2016 120,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake fluid slightly low in resevoir

o/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

slight spongy feel to brake pedal

slightly long handbrake travel

Pass 12 Jan 2015 108,719 miles

coil springs starting to corrode

n/s/r brake pad retaining pin not fully located

slightly long handbrake travel

Fail 12 Jan 2015 108,719 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coil springs starting to corrode

n/s/r brake pad retaining pin not fully located

slightly long handbrake travel

Pass 6 Jan 2014 93,404 miles

brake fluid low in resevoir

rear tyres wearing unevenly and starting to perish

Fail 6 Jan 2014 93,404 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

brake fluid low in resevoir

rear tyres wearing unevenly and starting to perish

Pass 7 Jan 2013 85,738 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f outer brake pad worn to approx. 3mm

slightly long handbrake travel

Pass 29 Mar 2012 80,176 miles

n/s/f o/s/f brake pads look low

stone chip in screen out side zone A

Pass 16 Mar 2011 71,154 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

inner faces of the front disks are in poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2010 63,160 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2009 52,557 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 38,753 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 38,753 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BC05 HCX is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 73,904 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 BC05 HCX, 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 21 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BC05 HCX registered?

BC05 HCX is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is BC05 HCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC05 HCX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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