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RX55 YAD

2005 Toyota Rav 4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

140,109 mi
Last recorded140,109 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Rav 494,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 YAD
MakeToyota
ModelRav 4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 140,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 135,701 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 135,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 132,019 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 132,015 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe in to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 126,919 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 123,646 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 123,461 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 121,125 miles

Fuel tank breather rusty but secure

Nearside Front Inner Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Very rust but secure (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 116,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 116,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 111,106 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 103,079 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 95,952 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 88,017 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 78,714 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 70,105 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded!

Pass 10 Aug 2012 62,173 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 56,359 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 45,202 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 36,369 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 36,369 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 26,635 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Rav 4?

Based on 5,714 MOT tests across 508 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
5,899
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
508
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 110
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 97
fog lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 83
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RX55 YAD is a 2005 Toyota Rav 4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Rav 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 94,047 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Rav 4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX55 YAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Rav 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Rav 4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX55 YAD registered?

RX55 YAD is a 2005 Toyota Rav 4, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is RX55 YAD safe to buy?

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