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BT54 ELV

2005 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

109,899 mi
Last recorded109,899 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 ELV
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 109,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 100,384 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 95,967 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 93,362 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 93,362 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 89,286 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 89,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 87,541 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 85,421 miles

Both headlamps lenses slightly deteriorated

Surface corrosion evident various areas (Coil springs, etc)

Pass 24 Jan 2019 82,549 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 82,549 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 78,700 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2017 75,945 miles

Exhaust system slightly perishing, corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 72,380 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 69,279 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 66,151 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 64,211 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 60,002 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 22 Jan 2011 53,805 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 47,665 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 41,120 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges advise

Pass 8 Jan 2008 29,771 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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BT54 ELV is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BT54 ELV, 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 BT54 ELV registered?

BT54 ELV is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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