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BD05 VZC

2005 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

109,880 mi
Last recorded109,880 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 VZC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 109,880 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 108,991 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 108,339 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 107,692 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 107,692 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 107,075 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 102,024 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2021 102,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2020 91,955 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 82,550 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 76,750 miles

front & rear brake pads appear low ,.....

front & rear inner disc faces corroding ........

Fail 14 May 2018 76,750 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front & rear brake pads appear low ,.....

front & rear inner disc faces corroding ........

Pass 4 May 2017 72,295 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges almost to cords and on limit .......

front & rear brake discs inner faces corroding .......

wipers smear , drivers splitting .......

Pass 4 May 2016 67,907 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 May 2016 67,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge as marked (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 62,063 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 54,969 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges .......

Pass 29 Mar 2013 48,283 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 43,571 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 43,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 38,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 38,636 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 32,789 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 26,940 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake discs showing corrsion

Pass 7 Jun 2008 20,900 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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BD05 VZC is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BD05 VZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD05 VZC registered?

BD05 VZC is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is BD05 VZC safe to buy?

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