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BJ05 VGF

2005 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

122,361 mi
Last recorded122,361 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VGF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 122,361 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 121,082 miles

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

both headlamps starting to mist up

Pass 22 Nov 2023 120,027 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 117,521 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 114,749 miles

Offside Front headlamp starting to mist up

Pass 23 Nov 2020 110,828 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 106,902 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 106,902 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 104,024 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 103,996 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 100,448 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 94,029 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 80,640 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 68,781 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 68,779 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 68,163 miles

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

all four tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 19 Jul 2013 61,553 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 16 Jul 2012 54,960 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Jul 2012 54,960 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2011 48,134 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 39,501 miles

All tyres are deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 29,694 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 29,694 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 20,315 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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BJ05 VGF is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Black 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 BJ05 VGF, 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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BJ05 VGF is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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