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AX54 NBL

2005 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

144,306 mi
Last recorded144,306 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 NBL
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 144,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 139,651 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2023 136,961 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 127,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o\s\r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2021 117,778 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 117,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 116,068 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre pipe - joining to O/S/R flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 112,933 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 112,931 miles

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

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 107,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front both tyre walls ageing

Offside Front both tyre walls ageing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint for rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 107,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front both tyre walls ageing

Offside Front both tyre walls ageing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint for rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 103,362 miles

advise front brake pads are getting lo

advise n/s/f tyre sidewall is lightly perrished

advise o/s/f tyre sidewall is lightly perrished

advise rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 14 Mar 2016 95,432 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 86,272 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 77,971 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 77,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 70,438 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 70,438 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 61,763 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 55,367 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 45,465 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 32,885 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 26,643 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 25,587 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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AX54 NBL is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 73,904 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AX54 NBL, 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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AX54 NBL is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 8 January 2005.

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