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DS05 VFB

2005 Toyota Verso

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

243,734 mi
Last recorded243,734 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Verso80,891 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 VFB
MakeToyota
ModelVerso
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 243,734 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 243,734 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2024 231,669 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 231,662 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 217,389 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 201,254 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 186,993 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 173,555 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 160,557 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 146,452 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 134,187 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 120,477 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 107,112 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 91,228 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 77,282 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 66,075 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 66,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 58,457 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 58,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 55,247 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 48,657 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 47,074 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 36,857 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 36,857 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 27,936 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Verso?

Based on 391,599 MOT tests across 31,766 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
7,126
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
31,766
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,218
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,025
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DS05 VFB is a 2005 Toyota Verso in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Verso models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 80,891 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 Verso fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS05 VFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Verso typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Verso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DS05 VFB is a 2005 Toyota Verso, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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