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AU05 ETX

2005 Toyota RAV4

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

77,395 mi
Last recorded77,395 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 ETX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 77,395 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 77,395 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 66,196 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 59,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 55,979 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 55,979 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 52,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 47,998 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 47,998 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 47,133 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 43,454 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Brake Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Middle To Rear Exhaust Flange Getting Weak

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 37,990 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust centre to rear flange corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2017 26,641 miles

All tyres perished

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 23,854 miles

all tyres cracking on otter edges

child seat in rear

Pass 21 Jul 2015 20,745 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 20,745 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 20,524 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 19,783 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 18,846 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 17,549 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 16,596 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 15,323 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 14,010 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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AU05 ETX is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AU05 ETX, 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 AU05 ETX registered?

AU05 ETX is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 24 August 2005.

Is AU05 ETX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 ETX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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