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BJ05 VGN

2005 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

120,117 mi
Last recorded120,117 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 120,117 miles

Steering rack bushes worn

Pass 7 Nov 2024 118,288 miles

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

Steering rack bushes slightly worn

Pass 21 Nov 2023 116,511 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 113,263 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 111,576 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 111,576 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 111,006 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 110,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2019 110,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2018 108,438 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 107,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished.

Rear exhaust section deteriorated.

Pass 31 Oct 2016 106,630 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 103,431 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 96,320 miles

rear wiper split end

Pass 2 Dec 2013 85,051 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 74,968 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 74,968 miles

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

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

N/S/F Tyre is cracked and in poor condition around the outer edge of the tread and side wall

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

O/S/R Tyre is cracked around the outer edge of the tread and side wall

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 65,825 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 65,825 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 56,432 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 48,566 miles

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

eipers deteriorating

Pass 5 May 2009 43,076 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 36,407 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 36,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 VGN 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 VGN, 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 BJ05 VGN registered?

BJ05 VGN is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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