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BV05 VXT

2005 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

185,320 mi
Last recorded185,320 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 VXT
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 185,320 miles

Offside Front Steering rack mount deteriating

Fail 17 Feb 2026 185,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack mount deteriating

Pass 27 Sep 2024 178,512 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 172,679 miles

Offside Front Steering rack mount worn

Fail 28 Sep 2023 172,679 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack mount worn

Pass 25 May 2022 159,241 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 159,241 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 148,526 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 140,578 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 130,640 miles

Central exhaust pipe is leaking slightly

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

Pass 31 May 2017 111,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 31 May 2017 111,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 97,987 miles

Centre Rear joint of exhaust corroded

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)

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 91,621 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 84,793 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 77,272 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 68,574 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 59,428 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 50,023 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 49,972 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 49,972 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 44,381 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 35,710 miles

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

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

both front tyres close to limit

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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BV05 VXT is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BV05 VXT, 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 BV05 VXT registered?

BV05 VXT is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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