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DG05 HKO

2005 Toyota RAV4

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

84,195 mi
Last recorded84,195 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 HKO
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 84,195 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 81,367 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 77,700 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer case (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 73,708 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 69,502 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 64,528 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 64,528 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 60,513 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 54,405 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 48,417 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 48,417 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 43,385 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 38,567 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 35,370 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 32,437 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 30,200 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 27,864 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 26,005 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 26,005 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 23,443 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 21,438 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 16,469 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 16,469 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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DG05 HKO is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DG05 HKO, 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 DG05 HKO registered?

DG05 HKO is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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