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DK05 ZGY

2005 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,733 mi
Last recorded116,733 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 ZGY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 116,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 116,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 110,634 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2022 110,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 109,651 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 108,952 miles

Nearside Rear brakes- built up rust on discs surface

Offside Rear brakes- built up rust on discs surface

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 107,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 107,428 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

steering u j rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2018 104,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth on 2mm.

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth on 2mm.

Pass 27 Mar 2017 103,909 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 102,742 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 101,948 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

build up of rust on rear brake discs

Pass 5 Mar 2014 101,060 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 4 Mar 2014 101,060 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres starting to crack

nearside and offside front brakes binding

offside rear brake binding

parking brake incorrectly adjusted

Pass 12 Feb 2013 99,798 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 98,702 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 95,454 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 95,454 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 79,280 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 60,347 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 40,928 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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DK05 ZGY is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DK05 ZGY, 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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DK05 ZGY is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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