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NV05 XUX

2005 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

60,763 mi
Last recorded60,763 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 XUX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 60,763 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 53,628 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 53,242 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 53,233 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all suspension parts very corroded

both front to rear brakes at rear flexes badly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2020 52,465 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 51,224 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 50,185 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 49,143 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 47,862 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 46,448 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 45,563 miles

Advise handbrake travel

Advise powersteering pipe starting to corrode

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 44,242 miles

advise handbrake travell

Pass 19 Jan 2012 42,213 miles

All suspension springs rusting.

Front shock absorber ram covers split.

N/S washer jet partially blocked.

Nail in N/S/R Tyre if puctured would not be repairable.

Slight bind on brakes & Hand brake actuation mechanisms very rusty.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 39,897 miles

advise o/s/f tyre inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2010 37,172 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 34,957 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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NV05 XUX is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NV05 XUX, 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 NV05 XUX registered?

NV05 XUX is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is NV05 XUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV05 XUX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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