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AP54 LYV

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

161,147 mi
Last recorded161,147 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 LYV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 161,147 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 151,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 141,515 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 129,480 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 118,501 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 109,836 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 102,050 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 94,850 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 89,971 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 84,442 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 84,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 79,803 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 79,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 72,923 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 72,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 63,803 miles

Engine MIL Light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on in ner edge

Fail 7 Feb 2013 63,803 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine MIL Light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on in ner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2012 57,346 miles

front shockabsorbers gaitors split. and o/s/f road spring rusted.

Pass 1 Dec 2010 50,137 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 41,509 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 33,045 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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AP54 LYV is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver 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 AP54 LYV, 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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AP54 LYV is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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