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DV05 AXA

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

110,621 mi
Last recorded110,621 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 AXA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 110,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ferule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ferule (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 110,586 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi ferule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi ferule (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 109,481 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 108,576 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 108,576 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 107,325 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 106,475 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 104,032 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 98,986 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 98,986 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 94,975 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 94,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 90,454 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 85,795 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 80,663 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2015 80,663 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 71,376 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 71,376 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

handbrake eficciency just meeting the minimum requirements

Fail 21 Mar 2014 71,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2013 60,188 miles

windscreen chipped zone a less than 10mm

Fail 22 Mar 2013 60,176 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear pads wearing low

windscreen chipped zone a less than 10mm

Fail 23 Mar 2012 51,058 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 51,058 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2011 42,216 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 31,197 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 20,908 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 12,507 miles

front discs scored and pitted

Pass 18 Mar 2008 11,427 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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DV05 AXA is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DV05 AXA, 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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What year was DV05 AXA registered?

DV05 AXA is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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