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BK05 BUF

2005 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

164,158 mi
Last recorded164,158 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 BUF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 164,158 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 164,158 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 155,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 146,730 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 137,056 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 128,707 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 120,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 113,417 miles

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

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

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

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

rear silencer joint corroded away

Pass 11 Mar 2019 103,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 103,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 96,275 miles

exhaust centre pipe to rear silencer joint corroded away

Pass 13 Mar 2017 88,883 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 81,562 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 81,562 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 71,080 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

exhaust joint corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2015 71,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

exhaust joint corroded

front blades split

Pass 7 Mar 2014 61,663 miles

coolant stain on water pump

n/s/f wiper blade split

n/s/r shocker rubber perishing

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2013 52,862 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 47,552 miles

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

corrosion on rear exhaust joint

Pass 23 Mar 2011 40,139 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 30,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 30,744 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 21,588 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 13,043 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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BK05 BUF is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Silver 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 BK05 BUF, 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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BK05 BUF is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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