Toyota RAV4: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 5.4% of Toyota RAV4 MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2000, 2004 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 3,402 | 7.5% |
| 1998 | 5,666 | 7.7% |
| 1999 | 4,803 | 7.5% |
| 2000 | 5,844 | 8.8% |
| 2001 | 13,580 | 7.9% |
| 2002 | 24,361 | 7.9% |
| 2003 | 33,506 | 7.7% |
| 2004 | 41,781 | 8.9% |
| 2006 | 39,501 | 8.3% |
| 2007 | 41,970 | 8.2% |
| 2008 | 34,103 | 8.6% |
| 2016 | 42,807 | 3.1% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.