2013 Toyota RAV4 · 20,375 MOT tests
2013 Toyota RAV4 reliability
2013 Toyota RAV4s fail 20% of first MOT tests, 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 24 RAV4 years (20,375 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota RAV4s: 25.3%)
- 20%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota RAV4s: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 36% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 81,021
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 20,375
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Strong point: suspension, 64% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Toyota RAV4
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics7%
- Brakes6.1%
- Tyres5.1%
- Suspension3.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.4%
- Seat belts and airbags0.5%
- Body, chassis and structure0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.48%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.18%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 2.09%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.8%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Stop lamp not working 1.22%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.14%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.15%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.07%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.59%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (7.1%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.41%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.41%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Toyota RAV4 reliable?
2013 Toyota RAV4s fail 20% of first MOT tests, 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 24 RAV4 years (20,375 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Toyota RAV4 MOT?
Most often dipped beam headlamp not working (2.48% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.18% of tests), tyre pressure monitoring system faulty (2.09% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Toyota RAV4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Toyota RAV4 shows 81,021 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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