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AU55 XLR

2005 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,855 mi
Last recorded95,855 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 95,855 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 95,828 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Service brake excessively binding both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2022 91,044 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 82,973 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s and o/s images cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 74,342 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 72,250 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 71,115 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 70,117 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 68,892 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 66,527 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 62,817 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 58,482 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 58,482 miles

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

1. Heat shield loose on front silencer. 2. Offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 52,270 miles

rear exhaust starting to corrode

rear inner pads look low

Pass 22 Sep 2011 48,630 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 44,682 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 33,900 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 25,878 miles

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

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

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 XLR is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XLR, 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 XLR registered?

AU55 XLR is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AU55 XLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 XLR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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