2017 · 7 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2017 Toyota RAV4 MOT pass rate and common faults

7,789 MOT tests in 2024. 84.3% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time84.3%
Failed or needed repairs15.7%
Typical mileage at test55,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,789 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.5%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    169 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    128 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp: not working on main beam0.6%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    64 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics4.9%
  2. Suspension4.6%
  3. Brakes4.6%
  4. Tyres3.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.9%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.4%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.1%

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: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. 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 2017 Toyota RAV4?

In 2024, 84.3% of 2017 Toyota RAV4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,789 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Toyota RAV4?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 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).