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BF55 NZG

2005 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

136,539 mi
Last recorded136,539 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 NZG
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 136,539 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 136,539 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 134,016 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 131,574 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 129,308 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 126,948 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 123,920 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 120,419 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 115,309 miles

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

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

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 1 May 2019 115,309 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 26 Apr 2018 110,822 miles

All 4 tyres perished

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 110,822 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

All 4 tyres perished

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

Pass 3 May 2017 107,996 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 23 Mar 2017 107,687 miles

E.M.L on

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall perished

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine oil level low

rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Mar 2017 107,687 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

E.M.L on

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall perished

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine oil level low

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Sep 2015 96,237 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 89,050 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 84,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 88,042 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 70,908 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 63,033 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 54,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 44,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads nearly on wear indicators

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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BF55 NZG is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BF55 NZG, 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 BF55 NZG registered?

BF55 NZG is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is BF55 NZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 NZG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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