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AU55 OWO

2005 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

115,214 mi
Last recorded115,214 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 OWO
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 115,214 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 115,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe that goes into hose by fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe union corroded that goes into hose by fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 111,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe that goes into hose before suspension arm corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 106,428 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 102,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe that goes into hose by fuel tank corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 96,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 16 Oct 2020 92,002 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 87,069 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 80,465 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 74,066 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 65,851 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 57,685 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 57,685 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 57,325 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 57,325 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 53,554 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 48,099 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 48,099 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside front wiper split

Pass 4 Sep 2012 43,538 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 37,252 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 32,051 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 26,534 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 20,069 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 20,069 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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AU55 OWO is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 73,904 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AU55 OWO, 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 AU55 OWO registered?

AU55 OWO is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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