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AD05 SSS

2005 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,907 mi
Last recorded147,907 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 SSS
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 147,907 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 145,374 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 145,373 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2024 138,767 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 138,755 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 134,546 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded ring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 128,797 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 128,797 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 120,548 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 120,535 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2019 113,887 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 112,595 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 112,595 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 112,539 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 112,539 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Slightly damp (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 107,107 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 100,762 miles

Advise rear tyres starting to perish

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 100,726 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise rear tyres starting to perish

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 93,037 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 83,241 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 75,304 miles

Front discs corroded

Unable to see rear inner pads

Fail 25 Apr 2012 75,304 miles

Front discs corroded

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Unable to see rear inner pads

Pass 28 Apr 2011 70,235 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 66,158 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 May 2010 66,158 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 57,156 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 40,168 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 40,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?

Based on 1,827,031 MOT tests across 166,014 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,112
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
166,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,391
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,816
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,079
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,023
position lamp(s) not working 15,294
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AD05 SSS is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 73,904 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota RAV4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD05 SSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota RAV4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD05 SSS registered?

AD05 SSS is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is AD05 SSS safe to buy?

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