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AX05 LYV

2005 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,083 mi
Last recorded137,083 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 LYV
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 137,083 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2023 137,083 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 128,593 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin squeal noise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear diff bush worn

Fail 10 May 2022 128,592 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear diff bush worn

Pass 11 May 2021 121,730 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear diff bush worn

Fail 11 May 2021 121,730 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear diff bush worn

Pass 4 Jun 2020 117,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 29 May 2020 117,437 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 May 2019 109,183 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 15 May 2018 99,898 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join too centre (7.1.2)

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 15 May 2018 99,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join too centre (7.1.2)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 May 2017 92,846 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 84,421 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 75,951 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 27 May 2015 75,948 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 May 2014 65,368 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 56,073 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 47,096 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 39,494 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 30,600 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 23,229 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 17,179 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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AX05 LYV is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AX05 LYV, 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 AX05 LYV registered?

AX05 LYV is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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