Toyota RAV4: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was recorded as a failure area in 7.8% of Toyota RAV4 MOT tests — 56,830 tests out of 729,523. It shows up most on 2002 and 2003 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 361 | 14.7% |
| 1995 | 1,634 | 14.0% |
| 1996 | 2,513 | 13.0% |
| 1997 | 3,402 | 12.6% |
| 1998 | 5,666 | 9.5% |
| 1999 | 4,803 | 10.2% |
| 2000 | 5,844 | 11.8% |
| 2001 | 13,580 | 14.2% |
| 2002 | 24,361 | 15.8% |
| 2003 | 33,506 | 15.0% |
| 2004 | 41,781 | 13.6% |
| 2005 | 45,348 | 13.5% |
| 2006 | 39,501 | 12.2% |
| 2007 | 41,970 | 10.7% |
| 2008 | 34,103 | 10.5% |
| 2009 | 21,020 | 10.1% |
| 2010 | 24,726 | 9.9% |
| 2011 | 22,834 | 8.5% |
| 2012 | 19,984 | 7.5% |
| 2013 | 34,474 | 6.2% |
| 2014 | 35,104 | 5.5% |
| 2015 | 31,020 | 4.4% |
| 2016 | 42,807 | 2.1% |
| 2017 | 43,291 | 2.8% |
| 2018 | 40,186 | 2.6% |
| 2019 | 38,862 | 1.6% |
| 2020 | 38,458 | 1.6% |
| 2021 | 26,536 | 1.9% |
| 2022 | 11,463 | 1.4% |
| 2023 | 290 | 1.0% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.