2005 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · FL55 PSU
2005 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 86,809 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,809 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL55 PSU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 86,809 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL55 PSU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Rav4 (FL55 PSU) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
FL55 PSU Mileage History
- 29/09/202275,911 mi
- 07/11/202380,016 mi+4,105 mi
- 29/10/202483,034 mi+3,018 mi
- 10/10/202586,809 mi+3,775 mi
Average of roughly 3,596 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota RAV4 Mk3 (XA30)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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