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BW17 FGN

2017 Toyota RAV4

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,625 mi
Last recorded146,625 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Toyota RAV443,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 FGN
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 146,625 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front damage to bumper and wing

Fail 12 Aug 2025 146,617 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front damage to bumper and wing

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 127,010 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 106,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor mat insecure and bunched up under pedals, removed and placed in boot

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 87,930 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 76,773 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 66,331 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn unevenly on inner edges

Fail 23 Jul 2020 66,330 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not locking (7.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres slightly worn unevenly on inner edges

front brake discs lipped

Pass 9 Jun 2020

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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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BW17 FGN is a 2017 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 43,851 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 BW17 FGN, 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 9 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BW17 FGN registered?

BW17 FGN is a 2017 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 17 June 2017.

Is BW17 FGN safe to buy?

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