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BF55 TMZ

2005 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

114,244 mi
Last recorded114,244 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 TMZ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 114,244 miles

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))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 106,550 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 98,283 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 90,859 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 84,402 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 84,397 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 79,088 miles

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 74,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 69,129 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 69,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 64,249 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 64,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2016 59,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer unable to inspect n/s/r seatbelt due to child seat

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

drivers sun visor hanging down

passenger door check strap insecure

Fail 9 May 2016 59,976 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads measured 1mm (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Outer unable to inspect n/s/r seatbelt due to child seat

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

drivers sun visor hanging down

passenger door check strap insecure

Pass 15 May 2015 51,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 May 2015 51,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2014 46,156 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 39,639 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 37,632 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 34,266 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 31,027 miles

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

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

Offside and Nearside Front Tyres Perished

Pass 4 Sep 2009 27,539 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 24,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 21,466 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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BF55 TMZ is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 73,904 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 TMZ, 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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BF55 TMZ is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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