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AR05 DFG

2005 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,581 mi
Last recorded135,581 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 DFG
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 135,581 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 135,581 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 127,538 miles

tyres slightly cracked and perished

tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2019 120,029 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 120,029 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 112,664 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 105,687 miles

all exhaust joints weak and deteriorated

underside of vehicle showing surface corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2017 105,586 miles

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

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

all exhaust joints weak and deteriorated

underside of vehicle showing surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2016 97,711 miles

All exhaust flange fixings corroded, no leaks or insecurity of system.

Nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner and outer raised edges, no cords visible.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Exposed metal pipe to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front and nearside rear tyres devoid of tread on inner raised edges. No cords visible.

Oil leak oil filter ()

Fail 7 Jun 2016 97,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Exposed metal pipe to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

All exhaust flange fixings corroded, no leaks or insecurity of system.

Nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner and outer raised edges, no cords visible.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Exposed metal pipe to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front and nearside rear tyres devoid of tread on inner raised edges. No cords visible.

Oil leak oil filter ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 91,150 miles

Both Front to rear brake pipes at rear ends into flexis corroded, not considered excessive

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

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

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

Sidewalls perishing/cracking on all 4 tyres.

Fail 16 Jun 2015 91,048 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both Front to rear brake pipes at rear ends into flexis corroded, not considered excessive

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

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

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

Sidewalls perishing/cracking on all 4 tyres.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 84,961 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes greased on extreme exposed ends.

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

Nearside front tyre outer wall scuffed.

Fail 18 Jun 2013 77,945 miles

Front brake pads wearing towards limit, not properly visible.

Front tyres wearing edges.

Nearside rear brake pipe(into forward flexible hose) corroded at exposed end, not considered excessive.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 77,945 miles

Front brake pads wearing towards limit, not properly visible.

Front tyres wearing edges.

Nearside rear brake pipe(into forward flexible hose) corroded at exposed end, not considered excessive.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 70,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 63,400 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 56,121 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 48,328 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 41,888 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 39,658 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 39,658 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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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AR05 DFG is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AR05 DFG, 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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AR05 DFG is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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