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BG05 DKL

2005 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,744 mi
Last recorded132,744 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 DKL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 132,744 miles

both beam images are poor

Pass 15 Nov 2024 122,792 miles

Both beam images poor but visable

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 113,109 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 113,109 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 104,548 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 95,475 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 92,440 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

middle to rear exhaust flange joint heavily corroded but not blowing at time of test

Fail 5 Feb 2021 92,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above minimum spec (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

middle to rear exhaust flange joint heavily corroded but not blowing at time of test

Pass 1 Feb 2020 89,153 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 82,349 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 74,963 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 74,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 66,918 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 59,765 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 59,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 54,325 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 50,819 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 48,440 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 44,930 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 41,658 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 37,280 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 34,319 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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BG05 DKL is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BG05 DKL, 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 BG05 DKL registered?

BG05 DKL is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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