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AK05 SOU

2005 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,136 mi
Last recorded152,136 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 SOU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 152,136 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 152,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 139,446 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 139,404 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 124,026 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 110,999 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 93,325 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 77,972 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 60,545 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 43,935 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 27,596 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 23,384 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 23,384 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 18,997 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 15,629 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 15,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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AK05 SOU is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK05 SOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK05 SOU registered?

AK05 SOU is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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