2005 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · FM05 KGZ
2005 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 153,962 miles. MOT expired on 23 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,962 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM05 KGZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2023
- 153,962 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM05 KGZ 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 (FM05 KGZ) between February 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
FM05 KGZ Mileage History
- 17/02/2022141,385 mi
- 18/02/2022141,387 mi+2 mi
- 21/02/2023153,962 mi+12,575 mi
- 24/02/2023153,962 mi
Average of roughly 12,356 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: Below Average
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- 2.2 D-4D / D-CAT Head Gasket FailureSerious
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- Steering Rack ClunkModerate
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- Excessive Oil Consumption (2.0 Petrol)Moderate
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