2005 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · MK55 MKA
2005 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 151,270 miles. MOT expired on 07 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,270 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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MK55 MKA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 15/04/2025
- 151,270 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 44 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK55 MKA 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 (MK55 MKA) between February 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (24 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Bodywork (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 95 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (d”; “Offside Front Steering locking device missing TRE Nut (2.1.3 (d))”; “Nearside Front Steering locking device missing TRE Nut (2.1.3 (d))”.
MK55 MKA Mileage History
- 28/02/2023138,450 mi
- 23/03/2023138,742 mi+292 mi
- 08/04/2024144,735 mi+5,993 mi
- 09/04/2024144,735 mi
- 15/04/2025151,270 mi+6,535 mi
Average of roughly 6,029 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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
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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