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AV55 LCE

2005 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

85,674 mi
Last recorded85,674 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 LCE
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 85,674 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 85,674 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 82,215 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 82,215 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 82,215 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 79,443 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 79,443 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 77,339 miles

vehicle presented in wet conditions

Fail 17 Mar 2023 77,339 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle presented in wet conditions

Pass 16 Jun 2022 75,157 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 75,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 71,281 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 71,281 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2020 68,854 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 68,854 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 67,048 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 64,371 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2017 60,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 54,985 miles

Front wipers smear slightly

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 49,414 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 27 Jun 2014 42,582 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 37,367 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 32,388 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 29,306 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 25,367 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 25,366 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 22,017 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 15,798 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 15,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AV55 LCE is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 AV55 LCE, 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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What year was AV55 LCE registered?

AV55 LCE is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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