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EF56 CMZ

2007 Toyota RAV4

Multi-colour Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,046 mi
Last recorded139,046 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Toyota RAV477,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 CMZ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2007
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 139,046 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 139,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 136,816 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 132,077 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 16 Nov 2022 132,077 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 20 Jan 2022 120,378 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 20 Jan 2021 104,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Slight Notch In Steering

Slight Play In Steering

Pass 9 Jan 2020 94,504 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 84,926 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 84,924 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 75,387 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 68,458 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 61,729 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 55,398 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 55,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 48,141 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 48,141 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 41,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2012 30,016 miles

front brake discs wearing.

Fail 31 Dec 2011 30,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs wearing.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 22,435 miles

Both front tyres inner edges slightly worn

Pass 23 Feb 2010 16,757 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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EF56 CMZ is a 2007 Toyota RAV4 in Multi-colour with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 77,086 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 EF56 CMZ, 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 19 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EF56 CMZ registered?

EF56 CMZ is a 2007 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 15 January 2007.

Is EF56 CMZ safe to buy?

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