2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Toyota RAV4 MOT pass rate and common faults

5,872 MOT tests in 2024. 78.3% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

117Well above average
Passed first time78.3%
Failed or needed repairs21.7%
Typical mileage at test88,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,872 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.7%
  2. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative2.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    180 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.5%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.2%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    107 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics8.9%
  2. Brakes8.8%
  3. Tyres6.5%
  4. Suspension5.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  6. Body & chassis0.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.8%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.7%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.3%

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: headlamp: not working on dipped beam. 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 2013 Toyota RAV4?

In 2024, 78.3% of 2013 Toyota RAV4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,872 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Toyota RAV4?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp: not working on dipped beam; tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Toyota RAV4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 117, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).