TOYOTA SO55FMA MOT History, Tax Status & Mileage

infoGeneral Information

Make	TOYOTA
Model	RAV-4
Colour	GREY
Year of manufacture	2005
Fuel type	DIESEL
Wheelplan	2 AXLE RIGID BODY
First registration	01 Oct 2005
Vehicle age	21 years
Type approval	M1
Date of last V5C issued	04 Aug 2026
Marked for export	No
Ownership stability	Recent acquisition
Estimated current ownership	0.2 years

local_gas_stationEngine & Fuel Consumption

Engine capacity	1,995 cc
Fuel type	DIESEL
CO₂ emissions (official)	190 g/km
Fuel efficiency (est.)	~36 MPG
Environmental rating	2/10
ULEZ & Environmental Compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Est. annual fuel cost	~£1,184

assignment_turned_inVehicle Status, Tax & MOT

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✓ Taxed Tax due: 01 Aug 2027

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✓ MOT Valid Expires: 17 Sep 2027

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ULEZ: Likely Non-Compliant Euro standard: Unknown

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✓ Not Marked for Export Registration: SO55FMA

MOT Expires In

328

days (17 Sep 2027)

Tax Expires In

281

days (01 Aug 2027)

Registration	SO55FMA
MOT status	✓ Valid
MOT expiry date	17 Sep 2027
MOT days remaining	328 days
Tax status	Taxed
Tax due date	01 Aug 2027
Tax days remaining	281 days
V5C last issued	04 Aug 2026
Marked for export	No
ULEZ compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Estimated next MOT outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Service reminder	2276 miles in ~3 months

psychologyAI & Advanced Insights

AI Buyer Risk Indicator	cancelHigh Risk — Caution Recommended
Smart Buyer Recommendation	Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.
Vehicle Condition Rating	Very Poor
Vehicle Reliability Rating	2.4 / 10
MOT Failure Risk Prediction	95% (High Risk)
Estimated Next MOT Outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Pass / Fail Trend	Worsening
vs. Class Average (72% pass rate)	Above class average
MOT History Score	40/100
Overall Vehicle Risk Score	68/100 — High Risk
Data Confidence Score	95%
Vehicle Transparency Score	100/100
Vehicle Usage Pattern	Heavy / Long-Distance Use
Est. Running & Maintenance Cost	~£2,224 / year
Est. Annual Fuel Cost	~£1,184
Est. Annual Maintenance Cost	~£1,040
Future Repair & Defect Prediction	No immediate defects predicted
Taxi / Commercial Use Risk	✓ No taxi use detected
Long-Term Owner Indicator	Not indicated
Est. Remaining Lifetime	~0 years (at current mileage rate)

summarizeAI Vehicle Summary

AI-Generated Summary TOYOTA RAV-4 (2005), GREY, DIESEL, 1,995cc. Has completed 25 MOT tests, with a 76% pass rate (19 passed, 6 failed). Recorded 161,385 miles, averaging 9,105 miles/yr. 33 advisory items recorded. Vehicle health score: 24/100 (Very Poor). Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.

historyMOT History Summary

MOT expiry date	2027-09-17
MOT pass rate	76%
Tests passed	19
Tests failed	6
Dangerous defects (total)	0
Major defects (total)	8
Minor defects (total)	1
Advisory items (total)	33
Pass / Fail trend	Worsening
vs. UK class average	Above class average

fact_checkFull MOT History (25 Tests)

MOT #25 2026-09-01 16:02

Test number: 623838158778

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 17 Sep 2027

Odometer: 161,385 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #24 2025-09-15 13:52

Test number: 128901972843

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 17 Sep 2026

Odometer: 155,317 MI

Items: 4

Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £320 – £1,050

MOT #23 2025-09-15 12:17

Test number: 626397378427

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 155,310 MI

Items: 7

Major Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Major Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Advisory Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £530 – £2,150

MOT #22 2024-09-03 16:13

Test number: 245054938910

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 17 Sep 2025

Odometer: 149,441 MI

Items: 1

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

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £80 – £400

MOT #21 2024-08-20 14:59

Test number: 111196895414

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 148,992 MI

Items: 8

Major Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Major Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Major Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Major Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £620 – £2,440

MOT #20 2023-09-05 11:55

Test number: 643331409562

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 17 Sep 2024

Odometer: 144,542 MI

Items: 4

Advisory Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £230 – £840

MOT #19 2022-09-01 14:09

Test number: 799830925642

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 17 Sep 2023

Odometer: 136,444 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #18 2021-08-18 11:13

Test number: 184122716468

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 17 Sep 2022

Odometer: 129,691 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At hub (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £220 – £830

MOT #17 2021-08-18 11:13

Test number: 784328705725

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 129,691 MI

Items: 4

Advisory Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At hub (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £270 – £1,130

MOT #16 2020-09-02 16:28

Test number: 323549012351

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 17 Sep 2021

Odometer: 125,991 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #15 2020-08-25 09:53

Test number: 189643498428

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 125,916 MI

Items: 4

Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £210 – £880

MOT #14 2019-09-05 12:21

Test number: 502168745615

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 17 Sep 2020

Odometer: 120,916 MI

Items: 2

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

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £160 – £500

MOT #13 2018-09-04 11:22

Test number: 898758677337

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 17 Sep 2019

Odometer: 114,840 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #12 2017-09-01 11:51

Test number: 879270944729

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 17 Sep 2018

Odometer: 108,337 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #11 2016-09-12 09:46

Test number: 662807699777

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 17 Sep 2017

Odometer: 102,642 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £230 – £540

MOT #10 2015-09-02 10:23

Test number: 107821482704

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 17 Sep 2016

Odometer: 94,097 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #9 2015-09-02 10:23

Test number: 521747063050

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 94,097 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £100 – £600

MOT #8 2014-08-27 17:42

Test number: 296949434219

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 17 Sep 2015

Odometer: 86,376 MI

Items: 5

Advisory Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Advisory Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £530 – £1,600

MOT #7 2013-09-10 14:11

Test number: 607863453206

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 17 Sep 2014

Odometer: 78,929 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #6 2012-09-18 17:54

Test number: 798072562251

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 17 Sep 2013

Odometer: 72,157 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #5 2011-12-07 14:41

Test number: 827301641310

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 09 Dec 2012

Odometer: 65,619 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #4 2011-11-28 11:30

Test number: 818562131397

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 65,493 MI

Items: 1

Fail Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £100 – £300

MOT #3 2010-11-10 12:11

Test number: 724274010399

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 09 Dec 2011

Odometer: 56,802 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #2 2009-11-11 12:19

Test number: 424895019435

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 09 Dec 2010

Odometer: 47,462 MI

Items: 1

Advisory both front brakes have slight binding

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £50 – £300

MOT #1 2008-12-10 16:42

Test number: 612985448308

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 09 Dec 2009

Odometer: 40,301 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

speedMileage Check

Odometer unit	miles
Mileage registrations	25
First registration	2008-12-10
Last registration	2026-09-01
Latest reading	161,385 miles
Annual avg (est.)	9,105 mi/yr
vs UK average	Above average
% of UK avg	128%
Mileage growth trend	Decreasing use
Wear level	100% — Very High Wear
Odometer consistency	✓ Consistent

Registration #1	2008-12-10	40,301 miles
Registration #2	2009-11-11	47,462 miles
Registration #3	2010-11-10	56,802 miles
Registration #4	2011-11-28	65,493 miles
Registration #5	2011-12-07	65,619 miles
Registration #6	2012-09-18	72,157 miles
Registration #7	2013-09-10	78,929 miles
Registration #8	2014-08-27	86,376 miles
Registration #9	2015-09-02	94,097 miles
Registration #10	2015-09-02	94,097 miles
Registration #11	2016-09-12	102,642 miles
Registration #12	2017-09-01	108,337 miles
Registration #13	2018-09-04	114,840 miles
Registration #14	2019-09-05	120,916 miles
Registration #15	2020-08-25	125,916 miles
Registration #16	2020-09-02	125,991 miles
Registration #17	2021-08-18	129,691 miles
Registration #18	2021-08-18	129,691 miles
Registration #19	2022-09-01	136,444 miles
Registration #20	2023-09-05	144,542 miles
Registration #21	2024-08-20	148,992 miles
Registration #22	2024-09-03	149,441 miles
Registration #23	2025-09-15	155,310 miles
Registration #24	2025-09-15	155,317 miles
Registration #25	2026-09-01	161,385 miles

infoMileage shows a consistent upward trend — no anomalies suggesting odometer tampering.

list_altMost Common Defects & Advisories

⚠ Top Defects (Failures)
Exhaust System	×3
Tyres	×1
Shock Absorber	×1
Windscreen	×1
Brake Pipes	×1
ℹ Top Advisories
Tyres	×8
Brake Pipes	×6
Ball Joint	×5
Oil Leak Repair	×4
Exhaust System	×3

handymanAI Maintenance Suggestions

arrow_forwardInspect brake pads, discs and calipers — recurring brake-related items noted.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread depth and condition; replacement may be needed.
arrow_forwardSuspension components (bushes, shocks, ball joints) should be inspected.
arrow_forwardAt 21 years old, a full service including timing belt/chain check is recommended.
arrow_forwardHigh mileage vehicle — check coolant system, gearbox oil, and driveshaft boots.

checklistMOT Preparation Advice

arrow_forwardHave brakes checked by a mechanic before the MOT.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread (min 1.6mm) and tyre pressures.
arrow_forwardCheck suspension and steering for play or noise.
arrow_forwardEnsure all lights are working (headlights, brake lights, indicators).
arrow_forwardCheck windscreen wipers and washer fluid.
arrow_forwardCheck for underbody corrosion on sills and chassis.

build_circleEstimated Repair Costs by Defect Severity

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Major Defects

£630 – £2,630

8 defects found

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Minor Defects

£20 – £150

1 item found

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Advisory Items

£2,650 – £8,980

33 items noted

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All-Time Total Est.

£3,650 – £13,560

Across all MOT tests

info Cost estimates are indicative based on UK average repair prices for each defect type. Actual costs may vary by region, vehicle age, and garage. Always obtain multiple quotes.

trending_downEstimated Market Value & Depreciation

Est. Market Value

£500

Based on age, mileage & condition

Annual Depreciation

£68

~14% per year

Running Cost / yr

£2,224

Fuel + maintenance est.

Vehicle Age

years old

info Disclaimer: This valuation is an algorithmic estimate based on public DVLA/DVSA data (age, mileage, and MOT history). It does not account for specific trim levels, optional extras, physical condition, or service history. Always conduct your own market research before buying or selling a vehicle.