Toyota RAV4 Mk5 (2018–2025): what fails at MOT
Across 26,021 MOT tests of the Toyota RAV4 Mk5 (2018–2025) in the DfT's 2023 MOT data (initial tests, retests excluded), 8.6% failed — about 1 in 12. The parts that fail most are tyres (3.3% of tests), wipers, windscreen and mirrors (2.8%), lights and electrics (1.9%), suspension (0.6%) and brakes (0.6%).
Allowing for age and mileage, the RAV4 Mk5 has 37% fewer MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage. That puts it first of the three Toyota RAV4 generations on MOT results.
The MOT checks safety and emissions items — brakes, suspension, steering, lights, tyres, body structure and exhaust emissions. It does not test engines, gearboxes or most electronics, so those faults only show up here when they cause an emissions failure or a leak.
RAV4 Mk5 (2018–2025)
MOT: 8.6% of 26,021 initial tests failed — 37% fewer failures than the average car of the same age and mileage
| # | Part / area | Share of MOT tests failing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | tyres | 3.3% |
| 2 | wipers, windscreen and mirrors | 2.8% |
| 3 | lights and electrics | 1.9% |
| 4 | suspension | 0.6% |
| 5 | brakes | 0.6% |
Questions
What fails most on a Toyota RAV4 Mk5 at MOT?
The most common MOT failure is tyres: 3.3% of Toyota RAV4 Mk5 (2018–2025) MOT tests in the 2023 data failed on tyres. Next come wipers, windscreen and mirrors (2.8%) and lights and electrics (1.9%).
How often does a Toyota RAV4 Mk5 fail its MOT?
8.6% of Toyota RAV4 Mk5 (2018–2025) MOT tests in the 2023 data failed (about 1 in 12), counting initial tests only, across 26,021 tests.
Is the Toyota RAV4 Mk5 (2018–2025) reliable?
On MOT results, the Toyota RAV4 Mk5 has 37% fewer MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage. MOT data covers safety and emissions items, not engines or gearboxes.
Does this Toyota RAV4 Mk5 data cover engine and gearbox problems?
No. The MOT checks safety and emissions items — brakes, suspension, steering, lights, tyres, body structure and exhaust emissions. It does not test engines, gearboxes or most electronics, so those faults only show up here when they cause an emissions failure or a leak.