Based on 905 MOT tests from 50 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore. The figures below describe that VehicleScore sample. Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are not a claim that every TOYOTA RAV 4 has the same fault.
TOYOTA RAV 4's have a very good reliability rating of 621/999. The score was calculated from the average of every TOYOTA RAV 4 that has had a registered MOT.
We calculated all of the below figures by getting the score from each vehicle make/model/year/fuel, which are each calculated a score. We then generate the average score, taking into account factors such as mileage and emissions.
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| Fuel Type | Year | Reliability Score | Avg Mileage | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | 896/999Excellent | 75,494 miles | 4,754 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 800/999Excellent | 76,864 miles | 2,795 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 792/999Very good | 76,182 miles | 549 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 789/999Very good | 78,360 miles | 2,370 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 780/999Very good | 69,123 miles | 637 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 763/999Very good | 74,515 miles | 586 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 734/999Very good | 74,427 miles | 2,520 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 697/999Good | 84,615 miles | 3,870 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 664/999Good | 104,719 miles | 1,142 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 658/999Good | 90,036 miles | 1,907 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 622/999Good | 110,840 miles | 1,117 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 611/999Good | 89,319 miles | 659 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 566/999Above average | 104,900 miles | 1,163 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 540/999Above average | 78,557 miles | 2,091 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 534/999Above average | 83,939 miles | 1,836 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 528/999Above average | 80,049 miles | 603 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 526/999Above average | 75,931 miles | 605 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 523/999Above average | 86,204 miles | 1,552 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 523/999Above average | 84,915 miles | 2,221 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 522/999Above average | 91,838 miles | 527 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 517/999Above average | 95,939 miles | 1,173 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 503/999Above average | 83,805 miles | 927 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 489/999Average | 79,624 miles | 1,427 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 489/999Average | 78,347 miles | 671 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 464/999Average | 84,559 miles | 902 vehicles |
Based on 905 MOT tests from 50 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore.
Vehicles
50
MOT tests
905
Pass rate
80.9%
Median mileage
100,875 mi
Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are inspection findings from this sample. They are not a statement that every TOYOTA RAV 4 has the same fault. The median VehicleScore in this sample is 538 out of 999.
These groups combine equivalent MOT comments, such as the same tyre note on different corners. Counts are comment occurrences in the sample, not a percentage of cars.
VehicleScore MOT data includes 95 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record tyres that were worn, damaged, or close to the legal tread depth when the car was inspected.
What to inspect
Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT/WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (E))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 50 advisory comments and 4 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record coil springs that were corroded, fractured, or otherwise defective. They are counted separately from shock absorbers.
What to inspect
Look for a broken or heavily corroded spring and compare the ride height on both sides.
Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE REAR COIL SPRING CORRODED (5.3.1 (B) (I))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 41 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record corrosion the tester could see on the body or structure. Corrosion already named on a spring, brake, or other component is counted with that component.
What to inspect
Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.
Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED, COVERED IN GREASE OR OTHER MATERIAL (1.1.11 (C))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 34 advisory comments and 5 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record brake pads that were worn or below the inspection limit.
What to inspect
Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE PAD(S) WEARING THIN (3.5.1G)
VehicleScore MOT data includes 27 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record a worn, corroded, or damaged suspension arm or its pin.
What to inspect
Look for play or corrosion at the arm and ask whether it has been replaced.
Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM PIN OR BUSH WORN BUT NOT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (A) (I))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 17 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record a lamp or bulb other than a headlamp or indicator.
What to inspect
Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.
Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT POSITION LAMP NOT WORKING (4.2.1 (A) (II))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 15 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record brake discs that were worn, scored, pitted, or corroded.
What to inspect
Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.
Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC WORN, PITTED OR SCORED, BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (1.1.14 (A) (II))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 4 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record wear or damage in the anti-roll bar, its links, or its bushes.
What to inspect
Listen for a knock when driving over uneven ground at low speed.
Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKAGE BALL JOINT DUST COVER NO LONGER PREVENTS THE INGRESS OF DIRT (5.3.4 (B) (II))
A model year is only commented on when VehicleScore has at least 5 vehicles from that year.
| Year | Vehicles | MOT tests | Pass rate | Recurring issues seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 7 | 90 | 86.7% | Tyre wear, Brake disc wear |
| 2012 | 5 | 67 | 89.6% | Tyre wear, Brake disc wear |
| 2011 | 8 | 131 | 78.6% | Suspension arm issues, Coil spring issues |
| 2006 | 5 | 107 | 77.6% | Suspension arm issues, Tyre wear |
| 2005 | 5 | 119 | 79.8% | Shock absorber issues, Tyre wear |
This is an inspection checklist based on MOT comments in the VehicleScore sample. It does not mean the car you are looking at has these defects.
Tyre wear. Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Coil spring issues. Look for a broken or heavily corroded spring and compare the ride height on both sides.
Corrosion. Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.
Brake pad wear. Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Suspension arm issues. Look for play or corrosion at the arm and ask whether it has been replaced.
Lamp and bulb faults. Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.
Brake disc wear. Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.
Anti-roll bar issues. Listen for a knock when driving over uneven ground at low speed.
Common problems tell you what can affect TOYOTA RAV 4s generally. VehicleScore can check the history of the actual car you're considering.
VehicleScore analyses MOT histories from vehicles in its own dataset. Sample sizes vary by model, and a small sample is labelled as such. MOT data records roadworthiness and inspection defects. It does not capture every mechanical or electronic problem a car can have, and a comment on one test is not proof that the model has an inherent fault.