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BT05 ZPL

2005 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,891 mi
Last recorded153,891 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 ZPL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 153,891 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 153,891 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 149,840 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 145,447 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 140,514 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 135,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 127,585 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 127,576 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 117,895 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 110,905 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 106,190 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 103,383 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 101,433 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 101,433 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 99,822 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 93,758 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 82,193 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 77,742 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 67,190 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 56,090 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 56,090 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 46,892 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZPL is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 BT05 ZPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT05 ZPL registered?

BT05 ZPL is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is BT05 ZPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 ZPL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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