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AE55 XLR

2005 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

103,955 mi
Last recorded103,955 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 XLR
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 103,955 miles

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

under body has slight surface rust

Pass 22 Mar 2022 99,146 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight play in front joints

Pass 2 Mar 2021 95,483 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 88,819 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 84,193 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 80,831 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 74,259 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 74,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 64,884 miles

Front Both tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 57,807 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 54,373 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 51,149 miles

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

o/s front fog light inoperative

Pass 31 Aug 2011 47,543 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 44,134 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 39,811 miles

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

front tyres close to limit on edges

rear tyres close to limit on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2008 31,401 miles

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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AE55 XLR is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE55 XLR, 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 AE55 XLR registered?

AE55 XLR is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is AE55 XLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 XLR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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