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GY55 ETL

2005 Toyota Rav 4

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,568 mi
Last recorded160,568 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Rav 494,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 ETL
MakeToyota
ModelRav 4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 160,568 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 158,563 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 158,482 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 154,748 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2021 147,071 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2021 146,815 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 138,551 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Rav 4?

Based on 5,714 MOT tests across 508 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
5,899
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
508
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 110
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 97
fog lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 83
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GY55 ETL is a 2005 Toyota Rav 4 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Rav 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 94,047 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 Rav 4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY55 ETL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Rav 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Rav 4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY55 ETL registered?

GY55 ETL is a 2005 Toyota Rav 4, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is GY55 ETL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY55 ETL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY55 ETL have outstanding finance?

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