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DS05 WFW

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

101,238 mi
Last recorded101,238 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 WFW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 101,238 miles

Front shock absorber protector perished

Pass 18 Aug 2016 92,945 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Fail 9 Aug 2016 92,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

rear under tray loose

Pass 17 Aug 2015 84,023 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 74,958 miles

both front shockabsorbers dust covers deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2014 74,958 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

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

both front shockabsorbers dust covers deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2014 74,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamps going cloudy

Offside 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 16 Aug 2013 67,962 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 60,184 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 60,182 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 52,705 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 45,604 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 44,263 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

nsr lamp has condensation in

Fail 14 Jun 2011 43,853 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 38,321 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 25,493 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)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 35,493 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 27,839 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 27,839 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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DS05 WFW is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 DS05 WFW, 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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DS05 WFW is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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