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DE51 SEN

2005 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,793 mi
Last recorded87,793 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 SEN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 87,793 miles

Nearside Rear nsr brake discs dust cover missing

Pass 22 Jun 2022 86,265 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front suspension components and mountings, have mild corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met.

Pass 17 Jun 2020 84,722 miles

Mild corrosion exists on front & rear suspension components

Nearside Park brake, low effort.

Fail 20 May 2020 84,690 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 84,059 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 84,058 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2018 83,439 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 80,818 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 80,815 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 74,898 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 70,499 miles

extensive undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2015 70,499 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

extensive undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2014 66,790 miles

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

engine management light on

o/s/f front fog light out

Fail 4 Aug 2014 66,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

o/s/f front fog light out

Pass 14 Aug 2013 62,010 miles

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)

both front tyres bald on edge

eml light on

offside body trim insecure

Fail 31 Jul 2013 61,902 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

both front tyres bald on edge

eml light on

offside body trim insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2012 58,598 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 54,458 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 54,458 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 48,044 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 43,383 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 43,362 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 42,138 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brake disc's slightly corroded and pitted

handbrake travel high advise adjustment

Pass 28 Jul 2008 42,138 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear brake disc's slightly corroded and pitted

handbrake travel high advise adjustment

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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DE51 SEN is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DE51 SEN, 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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DE51 SEN is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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