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DG55 DLF

2005 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,268 mi
Last recorded122,268 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 DLF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2023 122,268 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Various Vehicle Corrosion

Vehicles Clutch Slipping

Pass 30 May 2022 115,258 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 4 May 2021 110,460 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 4 May 2021 110,460 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 May 2020 105,201 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 105,201 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 90,232 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 90,232 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section to rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2017 87,343 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 72,920 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 56,133 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 40,643 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 37,946 miles

rear exhaust joint rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2012 34,944 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 32,042 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 29,684 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 27,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut in o/s/r tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2009 26,718 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 19,247 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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DG55 DLF is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DG55 DLF, 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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DG55 DLF is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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