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DE05 WMU

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

33,802 mi
Last recorded33,802 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 WMU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 33,802 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

surface rust under the vehicle and on brake pipes/brake hoses ferrules and on some other components

Fail 5 Apr 2017 33,802 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both sides (4.1.D.1f)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

surface rust under the vehicle and on brake pipes/brake hoses ferrules and on some other components

Pass 3 Jun 2016 32,446 miles

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

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

under bonnet cover fitted

Fail 26 May 2016 95,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under bonnet cover fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 29,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2014 28,150 miles

Front tyres perishing.

Rear tyres perishing.

Pass 10 May 2013 26,506 miles

Both front tyres are starting to go out of shape.

Front tyres have cracks in rubber but not exsposing cords.

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

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

Plastic covering brake master cylinder.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 24,451 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 21,541 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front discs corroded on inside edge and only holding on a narrow band

Pass 13 May 2011 21,541 miles

both front discs corroded on inside edge and only holding on a narrow band

Pass 28 May 2010 19,445 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 17,205 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2008 14,736 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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DE05 WMU is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DE05 WMU, 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 DE05 WMU registered?

DE05 WMU is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is DE05 WMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 WMU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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