Toyota RAV4: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 7.8% of Toyota RAV4 MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2002, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 2006 | 39,501 | 12.2% |
| 2007 | 41,970 | 10.7% |
| 2008 | 34,103 | 10.5% |
| 2016 | 42,807 | 2.1% |
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.