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AY05 LPO

2005 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,743 mi
Last recorded98,743 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 LPO
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 98,743 miles

Both rear brake discs back covers corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 97,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 94,690 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2022 90,691 miles

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Fail 5 Dec 2022 90,689 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Pass 7 Dec 2021 88,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 86,799 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 85,259 miles

Both front brakes slightly binding.

Both front tyres slightly perished.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished.

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Pass 20 Nov 2018 81,715 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 81,686 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 79,786 miles

Front brakes slightly binding

Pass 21 Nov 2016 76,847 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 73,099 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 70,371 miles

Front brake discs + pads worn.

O/S/F + N/S/F Wheels/brakes slightly binding.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 59,836 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 59,836 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 52,884 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 46,219 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 39,314 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 28,399 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 21,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AY05 LPO is a 2005 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AY05 LPO, 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 AY05 LPO registered?

AY05 LPO is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is AY05 LPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 LPO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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