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AE05 ZGL

2005 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,927 mi
Last recorded54,927 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 ZGL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 54,927 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion over all vehicle suspension componants front and rear

handbrake only just meets requirements may require adjustment

Pass 27 Jul 2017 54,526 miles

corrosion throughout vehicle.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 53,952 miles

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

corrosion throughout vehicle

handbrake cables slightly deteriated

Fail 26 Jul 2016 53,939 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion throughout vehicle

handbrake cables slightly deteriated

Pass 29 Jul 2015 53,129 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 49,570 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 49,560 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 48,620 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 48,550 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 46,403 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 38,291 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 33,581 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 33,581 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 29,467 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 23,896 miles

Advise handbrake requires adjustment

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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AE05 ZGL is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE05 ZGL, 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 AE05 ZGL registered?

AE05 ZGL is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is AE05 ZGL safe to buy?

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