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DG55 MXV

2005 Toyota RAV4

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

133,377 mi
Last recorded133,377 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 MXV
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 133,377 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear suspension subscribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded in areas

rear suspension components corroded

under neath of vehicle rear corroded in areas

Fail 16 Oct 2025 117,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear flexys excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear flexys excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear subframe corrosion

Rear suspension components corroded

front subframe corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2024 115,105 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake components slightly corroded

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2023 112,751 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 111,404 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 109,911 miles

Lower Underside of vehicle has corrosion to chassis but all structurally solid.

Pass 6 Jan 2021 108,631 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front SHOCKER DUST COVER DETRATED

Fail 24 Dec 2020 108,601 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front SHOCKER DUST COVER DETRATED

Pass 1 Jul 2019 105,844 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 102,489 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 99,436 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 99,426 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 95,788 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 90,097 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 78,128 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 78,128 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 72,784 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 66,283 miles

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2012 66,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2011 57,333 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 48,647 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 48,647 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear dics corroded bad on face

Pass 5 Aug 2009 39,959 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 39,959 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 30,279 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 MXV is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Grey 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 DG55 MXV, 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 MXV is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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