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DC05 BWJ

2005 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,116 mi
Last recorded99,116 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 BWJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2020 99,116 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 99,110 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 94,723 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 91,096 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 88,248 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 84,426 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 78,053 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 71,630 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 65,293 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 59,128 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 52,894 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 47,358 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 38,174 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 38,174 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 30,024 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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DC05 BWJ is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DC05 BWJ, 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 DC05 BWJ registered?

DC05 BWJ is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is DC05 BWJ safe to buy?

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