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DN05 XCH

2005 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,031 mi
Last recorded142,031 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 XCH
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 142,031 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 141,713 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 135,776 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 128,020 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 124,846 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 124,283 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 119,980 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Front ARB link rod bushes deteriorated

Front and rear springs corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering U J corroded.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 28 Apr 2016 114,771 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to offside headlamp glass & beam image poor

Fail 25 Apr 2016 114,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to offside headlamp glass & beam image poor

Pass 20 Apr 2015 100,273 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 86,186 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 69,864 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 69,864 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 56,384 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)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2011 45,398 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 43,979 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 43,979 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 31,251 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 31,251 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 24,503 miles

front tyres wearing on inside (tracking out)

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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DN05 XCH is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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 DN05 XCH, 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.

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DN05 XCH is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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