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K198 MGX

2005 Toyota MPV

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

248,265 mi
Last recorded248,265 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Toyota MPV129,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK198 MGX
MakeToyota
ModelMPV
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 248,265 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 248,158 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 241,293 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine and gearbox covered in oil

possible power steering fluid leak

Fail 4 Apr 2013 241,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine and gearbox covered in oil

possible power steering fluid leak

Pass 7 Apr 2012 22,681 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 220,265 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 220,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 205,864 miles

Brake stationary pin worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 193,170 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 193,046 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 173,721 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 157,990 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 140,268 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 139,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Toyota MPV?

Based on 3,328 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
7,380
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 163
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 162
fog lamp not working 135
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 110
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 105
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K198 MGX is a 2005 Toyota MPV in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Toyota MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 129,024 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 MPV fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 163 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K198 MGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota MPV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K198 MGX is a 2005 Toyota MPV, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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