2005 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · RF55 LSC
2005 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 188,048 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,048 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF55 LSC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/01/2024
- 188,048 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF55 LSC 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 (RF55 LSC) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 January 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Front Steering rack insecure bush (2.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack insecure bush (2.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))”.
RF55 LSC Mileage History
- 12/01/2022170,084 mi
- 12/01/2022170,084 mi
- 05/01/2023178,994 mi+8,910 mi
- 02/01/2024188,048 mi+9,054 mi
Average of roughly 9,111 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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