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AU55 XLF

2005 Toyota RAV4

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

228,572 mi
Last recorded228,572 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 228,572 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 222,282 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 212,599 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 206,766 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 204,629 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 199,672 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 192,460 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear slight pitting/rusting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 192,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main at end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main at end (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear slight pitting/rusting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 179,944 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 166,127 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 151,118 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 141,192 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 127,681 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 113,081 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 100,250 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 87,890 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 74,266 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 59,994 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 44,275 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 XLF is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 XLF, 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

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What year was AU55 XLF registered?

AU55 XLF is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is AU55 XLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 XLF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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