2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Toyota RAV4 MOT pass rate and common faults

5,406 MOT tests in 2024. 59.3% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time59.3%
Failed or needed repairs40.7%
Typical mileage at test117,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,406 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.9%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.1%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.0%
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.6%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.5%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.5%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.4%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    167 marked dangerous
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    180 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension25.9%
  2. Lights & electrics20.7%
  3. Brakes17.2%
  4. Body & chassis10.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.0%
  7. Tyres4.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.1%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.7%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.8%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.9%

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 2006 Toyota RAV4?

In 2024, 59.3% of 2006 Toyota RAV4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,406 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Toyota RAV4?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2006 Toyota RAV4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).