2005 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · YD05 GGM
2005 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 108,385 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,385 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YD05 GGM Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2022
- 108,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YD05 GGM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Rav4 (YD05 GGM) between March 2008 and September 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
YD05 GGM Mileage History
- 25/03/200829,681 mi
- 31/03/200829,681 mi
- 30/07/200829,819 mi+138 mi
- 29/07/200936,879 mi+7,060 mi
- 30/07/200936,881 mi+2 mi
- 29/07/201044,416 mi+7,535 mi
- 29/07/201044,417 mi+1 mi
- 02/08/201150,559 mi+6,142 mi
- 25/07/201255,341 mi+4,782 mi
- 25/07/201255,341 mi
- 31/07/201361,557 mi+6,216 mi
- 02/09/201467,794 mi+6,237 mi
- 27/08/201574,006 mi+6,212 mi
- 28/08/201574,015 mi+9 mi
- 31/08/201680,558 mi+6,543 mi
- 31/08/201680,558 mi
- 20/09/201787,437 mi+6,879 mi
- 23/09/201787,437 mi
- 20/09/201889,317 mi+1,880 mi
- 20/09/201889,317 mi
- 20/09/201993,155 mi+3,838 mi
- 21/09/2020100,352 mi+7,197 mi
- 21/09/2020100,352 mi
- 20/09/2021108,033 mi+7,681 mi
- 15/10/2021108,073 mi+40 mi
- 01/09/2022108,385 mi+312 mi
Average of roughly 5,452 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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