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CX05 XVB

2005 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,335 mi
Last recorded10,335 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 XVB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2026 10,335 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 9,534 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 9,444 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 9,426 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 9,337 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 9,259 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 9,140 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 8,341 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 7,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Various underside corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2017 7,726 miles

Both front lower arms corroded

Both front suspension springs corroded

Both rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

Various underside corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 7,574 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2015 7,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 6,855 miles

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

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

tested in wet conditions

Pass 2 Mar 2013 6,791 miles

front discs corroded inner edges.

Pass 4 Feb 2012 6,584 miles

inboard front brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 5 Feb 2011 6,438 miles

inboard brake discs slightly corroded

tested in wet conditions

Pass 6 Feb 2010 6,226 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 5,780 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 5,132 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 XVB is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XVB, 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

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What year was CX05 XVB registered?

CX05 XVB is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is CX05 XVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX05 XVB shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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