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DF54 NBD

2005 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

156,825 mi
Last recorded156,825 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 NBD
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2025 156,825 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 141,610 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to the rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 132,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower suspension arm mounting point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower suspension arm mounting point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 117,804 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose/near fuel tank area at the side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose/near fuel tank area at the side (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 117,804 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose/near fuel tank area at the side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose/near fuel tank area at the side (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 100,189 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper corner trim missing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 90,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin with limited view through wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side off fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side off fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

trim missing n/s/f bumper corner

Fail 15 Jan 2020 90,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin with limited view through wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side off fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side off fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

trim missing n/s/f bumper corner

Pass 4 Jan 2019 73,963 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 59,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 46,579 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 44,757 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 41,287 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 37,960 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 34,618 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 31,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 28,421 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 25,425 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 22,685 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 19,661 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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DF54 NBD is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DF54 NBD, 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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DF54 NBD is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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