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H5 PHL

2012 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,908 mi
Last recorded50,908 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota RAV460,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 PHL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 50,908 miles

front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2024 49,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 48,494 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 47,633 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 46,018 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 44,988 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 43,698 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 41,579 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 38,990 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 36,353 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 29,118 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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H5 PHL is a 2012 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 60,938 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 H5 PHL, 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 14 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was H5 PHL registered?

H5 PHL is a 2012 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is H5 PHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 PHL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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