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DG05 MKU

2005 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,491 mi
Last recorded116,491 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 MKU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 116,491 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S before flexi's by diff (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking on rear silencer & corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Under body corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres have slight cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 115,346 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides by rear diff (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear General underbody conditition corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2024 113,967 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 113,967 miles

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

Rear Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 112,317 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 112,317 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 103,882 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 99,612 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 99,610 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 98,144 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 93,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 87,525 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 81,823 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 75,944 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 70,156 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 65,301 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 65,299 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 60,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 53,619 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 47,563 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 41,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 41,115 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 34,405 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 28,465 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,465 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 20,571 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 MKU is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DG05 MKU, 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 MKU registered?

DG05 MKU is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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