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BD55 XYR

2005 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,512 mi
Last recorded132,512 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 XYR
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 132,512 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill x2 both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 132,511 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill x2 both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 132,441 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner lower sill panels corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2024 129,363 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 127,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 124,913 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 122,893 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 121,888 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 119,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 116,810 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 114,201 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 112,849 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 109,421 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 109,027 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 99,732 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Jan 2013 87,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust rear scilencer flange corroded

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

exhaust centre scilencer rear flange corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2011 73,060 miles

Airbag light on

Brake Fluid below maximum

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 73,060 miles

Airbag light on

Brake Fluid below maximum

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 55,582 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 42,594 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 30,829 miles

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 XYR is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XYR, 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 BD55 XYR registered?

BD55 XYR is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is BD55 XYR safe to buy?

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