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ET05 OGZ

2005 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

56,153 mi
Last recorded56,153 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 OGZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 56,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 56,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 50,583 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 43,797 miles

Nearside Front (brake effort poor compared to o/s/f)

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (on outer face) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (on base of shock absorber) (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 33,127 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 33,122 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction FLASHING AT IDLE WITH A MISFIRE (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively PARK BRAKE MECHANISM NOT RETARDING (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 33,113 miles

NSR PARKING BRAKE EFFORT REDUCED

NSR PARKING BRAKE MECHANISM NOT PROPERLY RETARDING - ADVISE INVESTIGATION

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 33,113 miles

NSR PARKING BRAKE EFFORT REDUCED

NSR PARKING BRAKE MECHANISM NOT PROPERLY RETARDING - ADVISE INVESTIGATION

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 33,105 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2017 32,492 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 32,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER SIDEWALL AGED TO EXCESS (4.1.D.1b)

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

NAIL IN OSF TYRE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

OSF TYRE: OUTER SIDEWALL AGED TO EXCESS - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 30,638 miles

N/S WIPER SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Fail 8 Oct 2013 30,629 miles

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

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

N/S WIPER BLADE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Pass 10 Aug 2012 28,887 miles

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

NSR TYRE SIDEWALLS BREAKING UP - NO EXPOSED CORDS BUT TYRE MAY BE AT RISK OF FAILURE, ALSO TYRE PRESSURE LOOKS LOW - STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Pass 10 Aug 2011 27,563 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)

front number plate cracked

rear tyres starting perish

Fail 10 Aug 2011 27,563 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

front number plate cracked

rear tyres starting perish

Pass 19 Aug 2010 27,199 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel flap sticking

plastic trims covering testable items

Fail 23 Jul 2010 26,907 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

lower steering colunm boot split

trims & trays covering testable items

Pass 30 Jul 2009 26,035 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)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 26,035 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 24,634 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)

plastic trims covering testable items

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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ET05 OGZ is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ET05 OGZ, 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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ET05 OGZ is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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