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BU54 WZR

2005 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

132,750 mi
Last recorded132,750 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 WZR
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 132,750 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2024 125,344 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 117,598 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 117,588 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun visor insecure (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 110,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 110,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 105,177 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 98,691 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 91,812 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 83,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 74,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 66,749 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 64,302 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 60,212 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Jan 2015 60,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2014 57,240 miles

n/s & o/s front to rear brake pipes corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2013 53,345 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 49,265 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 45,300 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 40,848 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 35,755 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 29,986 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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BU54 WZR is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Silver 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 BU54 WZR, 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 BU54 WZR registered?

BU54 WZR is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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