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DG55 WLD

2005 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,860 mi
Last recorded159,860 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 WLD
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 159,860 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened all (1.1.15 (b))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened all (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 137,637 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 130,684 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps have become opaque due to heat and uv exposure (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 128,516 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside lenses going cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 128,512 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside lenses going cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 126,842 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear seat belts not tested

Fail 7 Apr 2021 126,841 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor do not stay in close position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear seat belts not tested

Pass 12 Mar 2020 124,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 116,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 108,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rear backbox and centre pipe are very rusty

Fail 13 Mar 2018 108,570 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rear backbox and centre pipe are very rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2017 104,274 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 99,707 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 94,950 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 90,445 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 85,283 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 78,810 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rust on o/s/r brake disc

Fail 19 Nov 2011 67,004 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 67,004 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 54,908 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 40,388 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 28,968 miles

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

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 WLD is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DG55 WLD, 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 WLD is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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