2007 Toyota RAV4 2.2L Diesel · YG07 SXM
2007 Toyota RAV4 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 140,325 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Feb 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,325 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YG07 SXM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2025
- 140,325 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YG07 SXM 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 2007 Toyota Rav4 (YG07 SXM) between April 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YG07 SXM Mileage History
- 26/04/2023116,815 mi
- 10/06/2024125,320 mi+8,505 mi
- 11/06/2024125,325 mi+5 mi
- 09/06/2025140,317 mi+14,992 mi
- 13/06/2025140,325 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 11,024 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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