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DV05 VUY

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

90,834 mi
Last recorded90,834 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 90,834 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 90,321 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns/os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/os (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round the vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 90,311 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns/os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/os (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round the vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 90,143 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 87,765 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 87,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 86,301 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 84,529 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to suspension and steering components

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2020 81,530 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Corrosion to steering and suspension components

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

Rear exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2019 80,533 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 780,008 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front springs corroding

rattle from exhaust system

Pass 2 Mar 2017 78,061 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 78,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 75,076 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 73,296 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 65,935 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 56,330 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 52,332 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 46,980 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 44,859 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 42,684 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 41,684 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 VUY is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DV05 VUY, 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 DV05 VUY registered?

DV05 VUY is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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