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BL05 VVR

2005 Toyota RAV4

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,975 mi
Last recorded92,975 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 VVR
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 92,975 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 90,949 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both headlamps faded

Fail 22 Nov 2024 90,925 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top and bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn and heat damaged (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top and bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 88,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 87,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 85,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rear joint weakened by corrosion and slight blow

Pass 7 Sep 2020 83,579 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 83,579 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 82,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2019 82,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 81,428 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front brakes slightly tight

Pass 25 Nov 2016 79,710 miles

both front brakes have slight binding

engine management light illuminated

Fail 25 Nov 2016 79,710 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

both front brakes have slight binding

engine management light illuminated

Pass 9 Sep 2015 76,246 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 76,228 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 71,552 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 67,292 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 62,047 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 55,098 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 48,130 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 37,771 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 30,320 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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BL05 VVR is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BL05 VVR, 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 BL05 VVR registered?

BL05 VVR is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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