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CX05 XUJ

2005 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,161 mi
Last recorded63,161 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 XUJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 63,161 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 59,821 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 56,157 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 56,147 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking Filling pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Misted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside front fog light bulb assy sitting on undertray

Pass 12 Apr 2023 52,596 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 49,198 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 46,335 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 46,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 36,143 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 32,004 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 31,229 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 31,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 29,771 miles

Front inboard brake discs slightly worn

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 10 Mar 2015 27,713 miles

inboard rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 26,596 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 24,435 miles

tested in wet conditions.

under covers fitted .

Pass 6 Mar 2012 22,315 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2011 19,528 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 17,590 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 14,962 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 11,699 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?

Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,018
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
48,586
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,842
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,398
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,783
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 19,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,393
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CX05 XUJ is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 61,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota MR2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 36,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX05 XUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MR2 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CX05 XUJ?

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What year was CX05 XUJ registered?

CX05 XUJ is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is CX05 XUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX05 XUJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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