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GF09 CXL

2009 Toyota RAV4

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

148,461 mi
Last recorded148,461 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota RAV474,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 CXL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 148,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (inner pad) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (inner pad) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 148,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (inner pad) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (inner pad) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 147,621 miles

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

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

tpms fault

Fail 2 Apr 2025 147,621 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

tpms fault

Pass 18 Mar 2024 139,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 130,855 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly leaking grease but prevents the ingress of dirt/water (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion to rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 130,822 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly leaking grease but prevents the ingress of dirt/water (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion to rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 122,511 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 116,440 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 110,142 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 97,757 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 84,528 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 71,908 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 58,951 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 58,951 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 49,378 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 42,124 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 33,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

can not see bottom of rear springs

Pass 17 Feb 2012 24,754 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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GF09 CXL is a 2009 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 74,563 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 GF09 CXL, 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 17 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GF09 CXL registered?

GF09 CXL is a 2009 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 11 April 2009.

Is GF09 CXL safe to buy?

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