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AO55 VWN

2005 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

208,428 mi
Last recorded208,428 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 VWN
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 208,428 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 208,428 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 198,536 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 186,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

chip in screen

rear exhaust joint deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2021 167,934 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 167,934 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 166,853 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 162,700 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

chassis corroded both sides

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2019 162,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

chassis corroded both sides

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2018 152,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake has a bind when rotated

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 140,307 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Sep 2017 140,307 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Nov 2016 126,645 miles

Front tyress worn on edges

screen cracked

Fail 5 Nov 2016 126,645 miles

Front tyress worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

screen cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2015 86,576 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyes perished

Pass 18 Nov 2014 76,241 miles

both wipers split

Pass 18 Nov 2013 63,182 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 56,980 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 56,980 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 50,814 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 44,218 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 37,562 miles

both front wipers split

near side rear seat missing

Pass 17 Nov 2008 29,663 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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AO55 VWN is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AO55 VWN, 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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AO55 VWN is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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