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EK05 KXX

2005 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

127,885 mi
Last recorded127,885 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota RAV473,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 KXX
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 127,885 miles

rear nearside and offside trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 30 Apr 2025 127,885 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

rear nearside and offside trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 29 Apr 2024 108,009 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 103,425 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 103,425 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 91,476 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 91,476 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 82,536 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2020 80,108 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 71,226 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 66,757 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 61,035 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 56,062 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 19 May 2015 56,062 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 19 May 2014 52,080 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 49,231 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 45,845 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 41,799 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 41,799 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 39,819 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 37,502 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 31,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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EK05 KXX 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 77.3%.

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 EK05 KXX, 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 EK05 KXX registered?

EK05 KXX is a 2005 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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