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DC05 CBF

2005 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

134,054 mi
Last recorded134,054 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 CBF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 134,054 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 132,034 miles

Coil spring corroded all four suspension springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 132,034 miles

Coil spring corroded all four suspension springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 128,997 miles

Coil spring corroded all four suspension springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 125,867 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 125,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 122,776 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & rear exhaust connection heavily coroded (6.1.2 (a))

FOOT BRAKE AND PARK BRAKE TRAVEL INDICATES REPAIR/ADJUSTMENT MAY BE REQUIRED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Mar 2021 119,458 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 30 Mar 2021 119,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 6 Mar 2019 112,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear going to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Rear centre to rear exhaust connection heavily corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2019 112,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear going to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear centre to rear exhaust connection heavily corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2018 109,707 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both raer (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 106,080 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 100,535 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 94,091 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 85,221 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 85,221 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 77,405 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 May 2013 77,405 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 71,046 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 71,046 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 63,303 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 53,939 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 46,625 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 34,654 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 CBF is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DC05 CBF, 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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DC05 CBF is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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