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BD55 OVE

2005 Toyota RAV4

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

128,729 mi
Last recorded128,729 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 OVE
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 128,729 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR SPRINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear seats removed. advised by customer seats no longer used.(van)

Pass 25 Nov 2024 120,327 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 25 Nov 2024 120,327 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Nov 2023 111,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 110,881 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake backplates corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2022 110,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake backplates corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2021 109,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 105,988 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 105,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill-as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 101,310 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 92,602 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody /sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 88,848 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 86,233 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 83,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear seats/seat belts not tested - seats removed

Fail 10 Nov 2015 83,018 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear seats/seat belts not tested - seats removed

Pass 17 Nov 2014 76,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear seats/seat belts not tested - seats removed

Fail 17 Nov 2014 76,428 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear seats/seat belts not tested - seats removed

Pass 18 Nov 2013 68,219 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear seat belts not checked no rear seats fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2012 60,184 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Nov 2012 60,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Nov 2011 52,221 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

rear seat belts not tested - seats not in position

Fail 10 Nov 2011 52,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front and rear discs severly corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

rear seat belts not tested - seats not in position

Pass 17 Nov 2010 45,399 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 37,204 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear belts not checked

Pass 12 Nov 2008 29,344 miles

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

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

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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BD55 OVE is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BD55 OVE, 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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BD55 OVE is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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