MOT Status
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front to rear, surface corrosion.
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Lower U.J. (2.2.2 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front to rear, surface corrosion.
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Lower U.J. (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 2016. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 2012. 3mm tread remaining. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Lower U.J, corroded. (2.2.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 2016. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 2012. 3mm tread remaining. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Lower U.J, corroded. (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
bothside handbrake readings only just met req's
Front position lamp(s) not working Both sides (1.1.A.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides. Cord showing. (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management lamp indicates a fault
under trays fitted
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management lamp indicates a fault
under trays fitted
water leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine management light on
engine oil low
front number plate deteriorated
nearside front tyre outer sidewall damage
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine management light on
engine oil low
front number plate deteriorated
nearside front tyre outer sidewall damage
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine management lamp indicates a fault
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brake discs badly corroded
front number plate slightly faded
handbrake slightly high
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FD05 EFL is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 FD05 EFL, 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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FD05 EFL is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 May 2005.
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