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BT05 MFX

2005 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

130,593 mi
Last recorded130,593 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 MFX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 130,593 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 130,444 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 130,444 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 128,073 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 125,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Dec 2021 125,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 123,926 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 122,093 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 122,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 119,763 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 119,763 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 117,144 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 115,488 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 113,195 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 24 Dec 2015 113,195 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2014 108,818 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 108,818 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 100,440 miles

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 27 Sep 2012 90,556 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 80,096 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 71,976 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 63,339 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 56,479 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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BT05 MFX is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BT05 MFX, 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 BT05 MFX registered?

BT05 MFX is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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