CarVerify

Free Car Check

EK55 BZW

2005 Toyota RAV4

Black Gas bi-fuel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

181,046 mi
Last recorded181,046 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 BZW
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 181,046 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 181,046 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc contaminated Both Sides (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 171,201 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 155,545 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 155,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 141,854 miles

engine management light displaying a fault

Pass 2 Oct 2015 113,728 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 113,689 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 102,504 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 88,422 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 78,138 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 78,138 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 65,746 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 55,157 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 41,358 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 41,358 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Toyota RAV4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EK55 BZW is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 EK55 BZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EK55 BZW?

You can check the full history of EK55 BZW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EK55 BZW registered?

EK55 BZW is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is EK55 BZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK55 BZW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK55 BZW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EK55 BZW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.