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AF05 VKN

2005 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

161,043 mi
Last recorded161,043 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 161,043 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 156,182 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 149,133 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 144,411 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 143,831 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 142,583 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 139,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 137,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 128,621 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 120,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 120,513 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 112,195 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

joint between centre and rear sections in poor condition but not blowing.

Pass 7 Feb 2014 101,434 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 90,326 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres and o/s/r tyre treads getting low

Pass 10 Feb 2012 79,475 miles

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 67,424 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 56,643 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 43,745 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 33,626 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 VKN is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VKN, 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 VKN registered?

AF05 VKN is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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