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AF05 SWX

2005 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,599 mi
Last recorded112,599 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 SWX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 112,599 miles

Body corroded

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 110,447 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 110,444 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 109,028 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 109,028 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 106,868 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 101,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust joining flang badly corroded an weakened.

Pass 19 Oct 2020 94,558 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 83,808 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 79,480 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 79,480 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 74,264 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 67,876 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 62,890 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 58,074 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 54,521 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 50,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres out of shape on inside edge

Pass 20 Apr 2011 45,772 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished and cracked

o/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2010 38,868 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 31,020 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 23,347 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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AF05 SWX is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF05 SWX, 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 AF05 SWX registered?

AF05 SWX is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is AF05 SWX safe to buy?

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