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AF05 SYY

2005 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,854 mi
Last recorded135,854 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 SYY
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 135,854 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 135,786 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour HEAD LAMP BULBS (1.7.6)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking AND RUBBER MOUNT WORN EX PLAY (2.3.3b)

Front BONNET SECOND SUPPORT LOCK RETURN SPRING BROKEN

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 135,755 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour HEAD LAMP BULBS (1.7.6)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking AND RUBBER MOUNT WORN EX PLAY (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working BOTH SIDES (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Front BONNET SECOND SUPPORT LOCK RETURN SPRING BROKEN

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 113,767 miles

Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 May 2014 92,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 72,261 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 58,412 miles

n/s/f shock absorber weeping

Pass 11 May 2011 46,982 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking and 3-4mm

Fail 11 May 2011 46,982 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre cracking and 3-4mm

Pass 10 May 2010 56,112 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 36,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,303 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 17,922 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 SYY is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AF05 SYY, 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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AF05 SYY is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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