2005 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · EO55 EEG
2005 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 126,587 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,587 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- 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.
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EO55 EEG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 126,587 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EO55 EEG 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 2005 Toyota Rav4 (EO55 EEG) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
EO55 EEG Mileage History
- 24/01/2022117,688 mi
- 24/01/2023120,118 mi+2,430 mi
- 17/01/2024122,281 mi+2,163 mi
- 24/01/2025124,531 mi+2,250 mi
- 22/01/2026126,587 mi+2,056 mi
Average of roughly 2,228 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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