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EF54 FYR

2005 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,011 mi
Last recorded58,011 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 FYR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 58,011 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 19 Jan 2016 55,979 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 54,155 miles

n/s front tyre has a slight cut

Fail 29 Jan 2015 54,155 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 51,180 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 47,752 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 21 Jan 2013 47,752 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2012 42,884 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both front brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 23 Jan 2012 42,884 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2011 37,708 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 31,418 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 31,418 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 25,380 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 18,974 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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EF54 FYR is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EF54 FYR, 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 EF54 FYR registered?

EF54 FYR is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 January 2005.

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