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AU05 XOS

2005 Toyota RAV4

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,553 mi
Last recorded128,553 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 128,553 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under body corrision

Fail 28 Sep 2022 128,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to suspension components in general

Pass 7 Sep 2021 125,024 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 122,475 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 121,046 miles

Central Lower Soil/earth mud on undercarriage obscuring prescribed areas of inspection

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe connector/muffler joining has corroded to excess causing sealing failure thus leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Oxidized across lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt no checked due to seats in stowed position

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Oxidized across lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt no checked due to seats in stowed position

Pass 17 Apr 2019 116,271 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust Flange Extremely Corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 110,214 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 110,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 103,946 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 95,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 86,614 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 86,614 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 82,230 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 74,478 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust flange joint rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2013 74,478 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust flange joint rusty

Pass 15 May 2012 65,243 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 65,243 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Jan 2011 52,768 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 43,471 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 34,069 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 25,033 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 XOS is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AU05 XOS, 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 XOS registered?

AU05 XOS is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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