Toyota RAV4 MOT Results

Registered in 2007
63.4% pass rate
from 7,708 tests in 2021
(15% better than other 2007 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota RAV4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Suspension (13% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (44% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.99% fail on Linkage ball joints (31% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.44% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Anti-roll bar (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Springs (18% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Coil springs (18% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Coil spring (18% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Bonded suspension units
        • 0.013% fail on Bonded suspension unit
      • 0.013% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.9% fail on Suspension arms (63% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (43% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint (82% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover (83% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Suspension arm (68% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (78% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.21% fail on Wheel bearings (80% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Sub-frames (76% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Sub-frame (80% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.078% fail on Macpherson strut (63% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.052% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.013% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 9.5% fail on Brakes (13% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Brake performance (32% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (24% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (41% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.052% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.039% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.078% fail on Decelerometer (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.065% fail on Parking brake performance (13 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.013% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (55% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (57% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.99% fail on Service brake performance (55% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance (71% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Decelerometer (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.078% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.36% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (48% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Rbt (sp) (53% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake imbalance (51% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.091% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.039% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.31% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.013% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.026% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.026% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (85% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Cable
    • 2.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (24% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Parking brake control (74% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Lever (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (36% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Anti-lock braking system (47% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.026% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.54% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.49% fail on Hand lever (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Pedal
    • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.091% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.013% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.013% fail on Valves
    • 0.078% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.052% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (72% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.013% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 7.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (49% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (35% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (45% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (42% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (67% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps (69% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp (68% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Headlamp levelling device (76% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (69% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Stop lamp (92% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Electrical equipment (53% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.039% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.013% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.013% fail on Horn
    • 0.21% fail on Direction indicators (91% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Flashing type (91% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Side repeaters (80% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Individual direction indicators (95% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.078% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.078% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.013% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.013% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 6.7% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Wipers (34% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.065% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.065% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.013% fail on View to rear
      • 0.013% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (11% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Exhaust system (29% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Transmission (58% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Drive shafts (76% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Joints (77% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.013% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.58% fail on Prop shafts (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Prop shaft (13 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.091% fail on Flexible couplings (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on Joints
        • 0.052% fail on Bearing housing (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Integral vehicle structure (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Fuel system (75% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Tank (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Pipe (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Hose
      • 0.013% fail on System
    • 0.18% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.16% fail on Chassis
      • 0.16% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.14% fail on Undertray (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Towbar (16 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Towbar condition (63 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Other towbar components (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Body
      • 0.052% fail on Other body component
      • 0.013% fail on Body condition
      • 0.013% fail on Panel
    • 0.026% fail on Seats (80% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.013% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.026% fail on Cabs
      • 0.026% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.013% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.013% fail on Doors
      • 0.013% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition
    • 0.013% fail on Floor
  • 4.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (16% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (14% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Compression ignition (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Emissions not tested (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.091% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.091% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (76% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.039% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 1.8% fail on Spark ignition (57% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (43% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (80% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Emissions not tested (55% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.10% fail on Fluid leaks (74% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Engine oil leaks (84% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.052% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.052% fail on Undertray
  • 3.8% fail on Tyres (42% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth (30% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Condition (57% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Size/type (79% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 3.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (68% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Condition (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Requirements (10 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment
    • 0.065% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (93% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Airbags
      • 0.013% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.92% fail on Steering (70% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Steering linkage components (79% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Track rod end (87% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.039% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.026% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.013% fail on Other components
        • 0.013% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.27% fail on Steering gear (42% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Steering rack (48% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Operation
    • 0.23% fail on Steering play (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Steering rack (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.56% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.56% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.26% fail on Road Wheels (54% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Attachment
    • 0.013% fail on Condition
  • 0.026% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.013% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.013% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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  • Toyota RAV4 (2006 - 2013)
    Bigger and now 5-door only. More luxurious but not as practical as previous RAV-4. Car-like road manners. Petrol and diesel automatics. Facelifted 2010.

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