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C8 HYS

2005 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,672 mi
Last recorded136,672 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 HYS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 136,672 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 136,672 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 May 2024 135,771 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 135,055 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 135,054 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 134,645 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 134,092 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 133,551 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 133,005 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2018 132,215 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 131,494 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 131,494 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 131,209 miles

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

Offside Front worn at inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2015 129,801 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 129,801 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 128,381 miles

rear exhaust pipe been temp repair

Fail 4 Nov 2013 128,377 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 126,706 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2012 126,706 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 122,734 miles

travel in hand brake

Fail 4 Oct 2011 122,734 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

travel in hand brake

Pass 14 Oct 2010 119,400 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 119,398 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 112,790 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 112,790 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 104,926 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 97,278 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2006 89,634 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 89,634 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 12 Oct 2005 82,035 miles

sligh play off side front wheel bearing

slight damp patch off side rear shocker

under trayes fitted

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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C8 HYS is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C8 HYS, 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 C8 HYS registered?

C8 HYS is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is C8 HYS safe to buy?

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