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VA54 CVP

2005 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

172,695 mi
Last recorded172,695 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 CVP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 172,695 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 167,577 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 157,528 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 147,089 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 135,847 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 126,541 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 117,565 miles

advise slight corroison by offside rear suspension mounting lower inner

Pass 11 Apr 2017 116,195 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 116,195 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 115,734 miles

Front Tyres Wearing On Edges.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 114,125 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 107,939 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 94,597 miles

engine management light on dash.

rear increase/decrease uneven.

Fail 14 Oct 2013 94,597 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on dash.

rear increase/decrease uneven.

Pass 22 Oct 2012 86,598 miles

engine management light on dash.

front brake grab.

rear brake application uneven.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 74,948 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge (border pass).

Pass 15 Oct 2010 61,163 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 61,163 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 46,172 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 46,169 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 23,394 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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VA54 CVP is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VA54 CVP, 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 VA54 CVP registered?

VA54 CVP is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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