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C16 CYR

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

86,224 mi
Last recorded86,224 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 CYR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 86,224 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 85,110 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 85,110 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak cracked at flexible joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 83,333 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs have slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 83,320 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all springs have slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 82,131 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 80,572 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 78,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 75,438 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 73,718 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 70,205 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 64,709 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 64,119 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 64,109 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 61,528 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres cracking up

Pass 26 Apr 2013 57,482 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 53,092 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 48,510 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 38,342 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 29,825 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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C16 CYR is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 C16 CYR, 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 C16 CYR registered?

C16 CYR is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is C16 CYR safe to buy?

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