MOT performance
Toyota RAV4 XA40 (2013–2018): MOT pass rate and common failures
Of 76,607 MOT tests on the Toyota RAV4 XA40 in 2023–2024 (cars first registered Apr 2013–Oct 2018, on average 7.2 years old at test), 83.3% passed first time. Allowing for age, mileage and fuel, the XA40 failed 24% less often than comparable cars. Against the generation that replaced it, the XA50, it fails 5% more often once age and mileage are allowed for (0.76× vs 0.73×).
76,607 MOT tests on 37,821 vehicles, 2023–2024 · Source: DVSA (Open Government Licence) · Analysis: 73 Auto
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| Figure | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 83.3% | ±0.3 pts (95%), n = 76,607 |
| All Toyota RAV4s | 76.1% | n = 255,291 |
| Failures vs similar cars | 0.76× | same age, mileage and fuel = 1.00; Toyota RAV4 overall 0.82× |
| Tests with a dangerous defect | 4.4% | n = 76,607 |
| Average age at test | 7.2 years | n = 76,607 |
| On sale (catalogue) | 2013–2018 | Jan 2013 to Dec 2018 |
XA40 against the other Toyota RAV4 generations
Newer generations are younger at test, so their raw pass rates are higher almost by default; the adjusted column compares each with cars of the same age, mileage and fuel.
| Generation | Tests | Average age | First-time pass | vs similar cars | Dangerous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XA40 (2013–2018) | 76,607 | 7.2 yrs | 83.3% | -24% | 4.4% |
| XA50 (2019 on) | 54,923 | 2.9 yrs | 91.9% | -27% | 1.8% |
Where the XA40 differs
- Body, chassis and structure: the XA40 failed 78% less often than the Toyota RAV4 overall, relative to comparable cars (0.15× vs 0.69×).
- Noise, emissions and leaks: the XA40 failed 72% less often than the Toyota RAV4 overall, relative to comparable cars (0.24× vs 0.88×).
- Steering: the XA40 failed 69% less often than the Toyota RAV4 overall, relative to comparable cars (0.07× vs 0.21×).
- Seat belts and airbags: the XA40 failed 36% less often than the Toyota RAV4 overall, relative to comparable cars (0.56× vs 0.88×).
| Area | XA40 (vs similar) | XA50 (vs similar) |
|---|---|---|
| Lights, reflectors and electrical | 4.4% (-36%) | 1.8% (-21%) |
| Suspension | 4.2% (-19%) | 0.1% (-81%) |
| Tyres | 4.1% (-35%) | 3.5% (-32%) |
| Brakes | 4.0% (-8%) | 0.4% (-49%) |
| Driver's view of the road | 3.1% (-15%) | 2.6% (-11%) |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.4% (-76%) | 0.0% (-87%) |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.3% (-44%) | 0.1% (-63%) |
| Body, chassis and structure | 0.2% (-84%) | 0.1% (-44%) |
| Registration plates and VIN | 0.2% (-26%) | 0.2% (+13%) |
| Road wheels | 0.1% (-58%) | 0.0% (-83%) |
Most common Toyota RAV4 XA40 failure items
2 of these 5 items are not among the Toyota RAV4's ten most common failures overall.
| Item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn | Suspension | 2.81% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively | Driver's view of the road | 2.21% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick | Brakes | 2.02% |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam | Lights, reflectors and electrical | 1.50% |
| Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | Tyres | 1.16% |
Pass rate by age, by generation
At the same age, the generations can be compared directly.
| Age at test (years) | XA40 pass rate (tests) | XA50 pass rate (tests) |
|---|---|---|
| 3-4 | 86.5% (4,451) | 91.6% (32,491) |
| 5-6 | 85.8% (25,929) | 90.1% (1,599) |
| 7-8 | 83.3% (25,699) | — |
| 9-10 | 79.6% (18,992) | — |
| 11-12 | 76.9% (1,536) | — |
Registration years in the XA40
How cars are assigned to a generation
DVSA records don't say which generation a car is, so 73 Auto assigns each test by first-registration date against its catalogue's on-sale dates for the XA40 (Jan 2013 to Dec 2018). Cars registered within three months either side of a changeover are left out, because run-out stock of the old model and early cars of the new one are registered in the same months. Some cars near the edges may still be of the neighbouring generation.
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About this data. These are MOT test results, not a measure of mechanical reliability: a car's MOT outcome reflects its condition on the day, which depends on how it has been maintained and driven as well as how it was built. Figures cover class 4 vehicles (cars and light vans), normal tests only (retests excluded), outcomes pass, fail and pass after rectification at the station; vehicles at least 2.5 years old at test. Tests from 2023-01-01 to 2024-12-30. “Compared with similar cars” means compared with the national rate for cars of the same age, mileage band and fuel. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Makes and models are matched to 73 Auto's vehicle catalogue; tests that can't be matched are left out rather than guessed. See how the MOT figures are produced.