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BT05 ZNS

2005 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,129 mi
Last recorded24,129 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 ZNS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 24,129 miles

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

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

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

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

all shock absorbers corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2024 23,045 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 22,526 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 21,448 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 19,507 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 18,118 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 17,728 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 17,728 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 17,163 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 17,163 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 16,696 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 16,217 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 16,217 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 15,212 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 15,131 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 13,452 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 29 Jul 2013 11,921 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 11,895 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 10,173 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 8,998 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 8,126 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 8,126 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 7,002 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 5,487 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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BT05 ZNS is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT05 ZNS, 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 BT05 ZNS registered?

BT05 ZNS is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is BT05 ZNS safe to buy?

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