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CP05 MHL

2005 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,925 mi
Last recorded45,925 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 MHL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 45,925 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 45,924 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 44,719 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear suspension and attached components slightly rusty.

Pass 27 Sep 2023 42,990 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 42,990 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlights polished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 41,506 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 39,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 38,986 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 36,640 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 36,640 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 35,628 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 34,687 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 34,687 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 32,885 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 31,662 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 28,945 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 27,390 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 27,390 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 25,277 miles

hanb brake low readings

Pass 7 Apr 2011 22,904 miles

front discs coroded

nsf and osf tyres worn smooth on edge close to limit

nsr and osr tyres worn smooth close to limit

Pass 12 Apr 2010 17,863 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 15,672 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 May 2009 15,642 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2008 12,383 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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CP05 MHL is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Grey 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 CP05 MHL, 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 CP05 MHL registered?

CP05 MHL is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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