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AU55 XLS

2005 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

117,005 mi
Last recorded117,005 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 XLS
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 117,005 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 113,112 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 107,374 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 101,783 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 96,157 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 88,999 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 88,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2020 82,561 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 79,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 76,491 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 75,324 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 73,123 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 69,838 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 63,793 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 58,978 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 48,773 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 38,910 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 29,185 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 XLS is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 XLS, 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 XLS registered?

AU55 XLS is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is AU55 XLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 XLS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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