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AU05 VDJ

2005 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,427 mi
Last recorded82,427 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 VDJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 82,427 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

N/s/f tyre scrubbed on sidewall

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear axle corroded

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 82,421 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS Speed sensor wiring (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded At caliper union (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS Speed sensor wiring (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

N/s/f tyre scrubbed on sidewall

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear axle corroded

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 78,315 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 78,311 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section cat back (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 71,442 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 71,439 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 67,501 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 64,000 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 64,000 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 59,857 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 56,645 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 56,632 miles

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

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

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

rear discs poor condition

Pass 4 Mar 2011 45,554 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 35,758 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 27,835 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 20,044 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 VDJ 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 68.8%.

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 AU05 VDJ, 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 AU05 VDJ registered?

AU05 VDJ is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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