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BG05 GWK

2005 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,099 mi
Last recorded180,099 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 GWK
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 180,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective mounting on back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

tape used on front and rear bumpers for repairs

Fail 18 Dec 2019 180,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective mounting on back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

tape used on front and rear bumpers for repairs

Pass 19 Dec 2018 155,530 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 133,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 13 Dec 2017 133,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 118,805 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 13 Dec 2016 118,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Apr 2015 100,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2014 94,680 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 6 May 2014 94,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 May 2013 85,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 76,320 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 70,546 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 58,163 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 46,499 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 36,740 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 GWK is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG05 GWK, 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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BG05 GWK is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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