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AU55 OWY

2005 Toyota RAV4

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

127,640 mi
Last recorded127,640 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 OWY
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 127,640 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2024 122,834 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear upper and lower tie bars corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 122,818 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear upper and lower tie bars corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside and nearside front wheel bearings not checked

Pass 17 Oct 2023 117,757 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 117,745 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front wheel bearings not checked

Pass 5 Oct 2022 112,005 miles

All suspension arms corroded

Both front brakes slightly binding

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust flange corroded and weak, has a slight leak of exhaust gases

Fail 5 Oct 2022 111,994 miles

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

All suspension arms corroded

Both front brakes slightly binding

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust flange corroded and weak, has a slight leak of exhaust gases

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 106,702 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 102,890 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 97,105 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2018 93,501 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes / rear ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 89,802 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 86,396 miles

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

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion/ rear ends

Pass 18 Sep 2015 82,196 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 77,587 miles

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 72,783 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 67,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 67,566 miles

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 24 Oct 2011 63,414 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 57,913 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 53,115 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 52,562 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 47,532 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 OWY 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 AU55 OWY, 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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AU55 OWY is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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