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YL05 NFR

2005 Toyota Rav 4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

107,269 mi
Last recorded107,269 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Rav 494,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 NFR
MakeToyota
ModelRav 4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 107,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear axle and arms corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2024 103,277 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 98,271 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 98,253 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 92,688 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 92,688 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 89,021 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 85,912 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 81,023 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 13 Aug 2018 78,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 77,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join between Centre and rear coroded through (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 77,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower boots (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower boots (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join between Centre and rear coroded through (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 74,635 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 72,039 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 72,039 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 70,363 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 67,049 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 67,032 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 64,937 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Front inner brake disc's scorned and corroded.

Pass 23 Jan 2012 62,311 miles

Exhaust system rusty

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 62,311 miles

Exhaust system rusty

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 54,547 miles

Front brake discs pitted on inside edge

Fail 24 Jan 2011 54,547 miles

Front brake discs pitted on inside edge

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 46,121 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 25,351 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 25,170 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 22,397 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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YL05 NFR is a 2005 Toyota Rav 4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YL05 NFR, 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.

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What year was YL05 NFR registered?

YL05 NFR is a 2005 Toyota Rav 4, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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