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DS05 BJV

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,149 mi
Last recorded109,149 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 BJV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 109,149 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 108,990 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 108,580 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 108,199 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 107,794 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 106,942 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 106,115 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 105,458 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 105,068 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 104,610 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded

both rear brake disc backing plates badly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 103,258 miles

front tyres are worn low - 2mm and 3mm

n/s/r brake is binding slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2015 101,932 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 95,942 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

chips in windscreen

Pass 3 May 2012 81,143 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 81,141 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 67,930 miles

Fluffing on Off side seat belt edges.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2011 67,925 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fluffing on Off side seat belt edges.

Inner wall fabric of Near side front tyre cracked

Judder on Off side front brake and corrosion to this disc.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 43,972 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 35,345 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 35,338 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2008 35,001 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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DS05 BJV is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver 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 DS05 BJV, 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 DS05 BJV registered?

DS05 BJV is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 4 July 2005.

Is DS05 BJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS05 BJV 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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