2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Toyota RAV4 MOT pass rate and common faults

5,900 MOT tests in 2024. 59.5% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time59.5%
Failed or needed repairs40.5%
Typical mileage at test118,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,900 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.8%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.7%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.5%
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.3%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.1%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    172 marked dangerous
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    189 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension24.9%
  2. Lights & electrics18.8%
  3. Brakes17.5%
  4. Body & chassis9.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.1%
  7. Tyres4.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened17.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.7%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.5%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened11.0%

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 2007 Toyota RAV4?

In 2024, 59.5% of 2007 Toyota RAV4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,900 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Toyota RAV4?

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

Is the 2007 Toyota RAV4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).