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CU05 OLV

2005 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

86,641 mi
Last recorded86,641 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 OLV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 86,641 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 81,357 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 74,919 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 74,919 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 70,090 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 67,511 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 66,500 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 65,840 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 64,997 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 58,848 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 51,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 44,319 miles

top loops rusty on both front coil springs

Pass 15 Jan 2013 37,143 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 30,133 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 27,369 miles

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

Off side front wiper split but clearing screen

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

Fail 8 Jan 2011 27,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Foreign object in offside front brake calliper

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

Off side front wiper split but clearing screen

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 23,228 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 18,766 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 14,503 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 14,503 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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CU05 OLV is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Black 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 CU05 OLV, 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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CU05 OLV is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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