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AX05 LYW

2005 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

157,023 mi
Last recorded157,023 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 LYW
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 157,023 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Unable to check beam pattern or product on lens (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 150,676 miles

Front both front shock absorber bump stops perished and breaking apart

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 143,862 miles

Both front tyre treads are bald on the inner edges of the tread

Both headlamp glasses are discolouring

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

High level stop lamp is inoperative

Long travel on the parking brake lever

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 143,862 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Both front tyre treads are bald on the inner edges of the tread

Both headlamp glasses are discolouring

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

High level stop lamp is inoperative

Long travel on the parking brake lever

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 137,629 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 134,697 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 132,070 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 130,213 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 128,210 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 124,027 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 118,392 miles

Rear tyres perished on inner walls

Pass 10 Jun 2016 113,092 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 110,108 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 103,432 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 93,509 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 86,031 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 74,853 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 63,664 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 48,057 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 30,438 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 LYW is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AX05 LYW, 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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AX05 LYW is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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