2005 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · HY55 RCX
2005 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 145,630 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,630 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HY55 RCX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2025
- 145,630 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.
HY55 RCX 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 (HY55 RCX) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
HY55 RCX Mileage History
- 07/09/2022129,910 mi
- 14/09/2023135,331 mi+5,421 mi
- 05/09/2024141,087 mi+5,756 mi
- 27/08/2025145,630 mi+4,543 mi
Average of roughly 5,292 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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TOYOTA RAV4 Model Intelligence & Reliability
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2005 model year cars.
- 2.2 D-4D / D-CAT Head Gasket FailureSerious
Carbon buildup causes head gasket erosion and block pitting.
- Steering Rack ClunkModerate
The electric rack can develop play and knocking sounds.
- Excessive Oil Consumption (2.0 Petrol)Moderate
The 2.0-litre petrol engine can burn oil at higher mileages due to piston ring wear.
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