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DG55 NVF

2005 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,457 mi
Last recorded151,457 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 NVF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 151,457 miles

Exhaust and hangers corroded

Exhaust has leaks though out the system

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

N/S/R brake pipe/ferrule moist

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From oil filter and sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear next to arm mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 151,315 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust and hangers corroded

Exhaust has leaks though out the system

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

N/S/R brake pipe/ferrule moist

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From oil filter and sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear next to arm mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 140,502 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner and outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NS and OS (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody corroded all over

Fail 29 Jun 2022 139,766 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inner and outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Ns and OS (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody corroded all over

Pass 17 Jun 2021 127,515 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 127,514 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 115,752 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2020 115,752 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2019 105,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 105,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 103,035 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 98,916 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 98,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 90,155 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 90,155 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 84,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear hi-level brake light not working

Pass 29 Mar 2014 76,014 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 67,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/r child seat not fitted correctly

Pass 5 Mar 2012 57,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/s/f brake disc slightly scored

Fail 3 Mar 2012 57,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/s/f brake disc slightly scored

O/s/f wheel making scrapping noise when tyrned backwards

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2011 48,229 miles

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

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

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

front discs starting to corrode on inside

rear discs wearing

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Apr 2010 39,832 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on inside (distort)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 34,651 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 34,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 30,510 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 30,510 miles

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

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

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 NVF is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NVF, 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 NVF is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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