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GX05 FPL

2005 Tvr Sagaris

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

21,859 mi
Last recorded21,859 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Tvr Sagaris23,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 FPL
MakeTvr
ModelSagaris
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 21,859 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 21,585 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 21,463 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 21,280 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 21,053 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 20,970 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 20,938 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring engine bay components

Fail 29 Aug 2018 20,929 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring engine bay components

Fail 17 Aug 2018 20,900 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring engine bay components

Pass 1 Aug 2017 20,669 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 20,669 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 20,306 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 20,126 miles

Both front & rear brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 16 Jul 2015 20,116 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Both front & rear brake discs in poor condition.

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 19,563 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 19,561 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 18,514 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 18,229 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 14,810 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 14,065 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 13,036 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 13,036 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 11,364 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 9,966 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Sagaris?

Based on 2,859 MOT tests across 211 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
931
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
211
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 61
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 49
Headlamp aim too high 36
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27
Stop lamp not working 23
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GX05 FPL is a 2005 Tvr Sagaris in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Tvr Sagaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 23,263 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 Tvr Sagaris fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX05 FPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was GX05 FPL registered?

GX05 FPL is a 2005 Tvr Sagaris, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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