2006 Toyota RAV4 2.2L Diesel · BX56 CHF
2006 Toyota RAV4 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 150,687 miles. MOT expired on 06 May 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,687 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
BX56 CHF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2025
- 150,687 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BX56 CHF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Toyota Rav4 (BX56 CHF) between April 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
BX56 CHF Mileage History
- 11/04/2023134,971 mi
- 29/04/2024142,566 mi+7,595 mi
- 29/04/2024142,566 mi
- 28/04/2025150,638 mi+8,072 mi
- 08/05/2025150,687 mi+49 mi
Average of roughly 7,573 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota RAV4 Mk3 (XA30)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- 2.2 D-4D / D-CAT Head Gasket FailureSerious
Carbon buildup causes head gasket erosion and block pitting.
- Steering Rack ClunkModerate
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- Excessive Oil Consumption (2.0 Petrol)Moderate
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