2005 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · AE05 YYP
2005 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 159,558 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,558 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE05 YYP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/07/2024
- 159,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE05 YYP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Rav4 (AE05 YYP) between June 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
AE05 YYP Mileage History
- 27/06/2022144,922 mi
- 27/06/2022144,922 mi
- 01/07/2023152,268 mi+7,346 mi
- 06/07/2023152,357 mi+89 mi
- 09/07/2024159,558 mi+7,201 mi
Average of roughly 7,193 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota RAV4 Mk3 (XA30)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- 2.2 D-4D / D-CAT Head Gasket FailureSerious
Carbon buildup causes head gasket erosion and block pitting.
- Steering Rack ClunkModerate
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- Excessive Oil Consumption (2.0 Petrol)Moderate
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