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FA05 EVL

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,686 mi
Last recorded149,686 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 EVL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2015 149,686 miles

Handbrake cable securing clips missing

Pass 18 Jul 2014 137,672 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

surface corrosion on n/s/r brake disc

Pass 18 Jul 2013 128,173 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 113,161 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 95,052 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Jul 2010 79,489 miles

N/S Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2009 58,280 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 38,149 miles

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

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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FA05 EVL is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA05 EVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FA05 EVL?

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What year was FA05 EVL registered?

FA05 EVL is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is FA05 EVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA05 EVL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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