2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Toyota RAV4 MOT pass rate and common faults

6,347 MOT tests in 2024. 63.4% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time63.4%
Failed or needed repairs36.6%
Typical mileage at test113,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,347 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.4%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.2%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.0%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.0%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.8%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.8%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.8%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    233 marked dangerous
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  10. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics24.3%
  2. Suspension16.5%
  3. Brakes16.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks9.2%
  5. Body & chassis6.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.2%
  7. Tyres4.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Toyota RAV4?

In 2024, 63.4% of 2005 Toyota RAV4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,347 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Toyota RAV4?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Toyota RAV4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).