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AU55 VHX

2005 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,002 mi
Last recorded105,002 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 VHX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 105,002 miles

rear seats not fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2023 105,002 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

rear seats not fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2022 92,385 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 92,381 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 78,896 miles

rear seats not fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2021 78,896 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear seats not fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2020 70,755 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 70,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 67,146 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 67,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 63,673 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 59,217 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 55,326 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 8 Sep 2015 51,702 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 47,662 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 43,321 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 38,488 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 33,144 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 26,022 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 17,811 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 11,691 miles

Nail in both rear tyres

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 VHX is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Blue 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 AU55 VHX, 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

How do I check the history of AU55 VHX?

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What year was AU55 VHX registered?

AU55 VHX is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 17 September 2005.

Is AU55 VHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 VHX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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