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R579 XWO

2005 Toyota Regius

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

313,323 mi
Last recorded313,323 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Toyota Regius110,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR579 XWO
MakeToyota
ModelRegius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 313,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 313,322 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 304,975 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 304,961 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyes (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 295,439 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 278,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 259,254 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 258,219 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 235,623 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 235,623 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 215,262 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 215,262 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 193,463 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 171,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Mar 2011 171,131 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 83,041 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 83,041 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 138,592 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 138,592 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 128,123 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 117,076 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber top bushes perishing

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

Fail 14 Jun 2006 117,076 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber top bushes perishing

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

How Reliable is the Toyota Regius?

Based on 7,432 MOT tests across 508 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
508
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 124
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 82
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
position lamp(s) not working 66
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R579 XWO is a 2005 Toyota Regius in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Regius models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,386 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 Regius fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R579 XWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Regius typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Regius is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R579 XWO registered?

R579 XWO is a 2005 Toyota Regius, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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