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FD05 EFL

2005 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

135,312 mi
Last recorded135,312 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 EFL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 135,312 miles

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.

Pass 16 Dec 2024 132,808 miles

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))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 130,122 miles

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))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 130,122 miles

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))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 127,891 miles

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))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 127,891 miles

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))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 124,638 miles

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))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 122,124 miles

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))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 122,123 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 119,014 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 116,162 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

bothside handbrake readings only just met req's

Pass 28 Apr 2017 112,728 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 112,711 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 108,571 miles

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

engine management lamp indicates a fault

under trays fitted

Fail 18 May 2016 108,571 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 103,060 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

engine oil low

front number plate deteriorated

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damage

Fail 19 May 2015 103,060 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 95,458 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp indicates a fault

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2013 85,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 May 2013 85,262 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 78,289 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 16 May 2011 70,141 miles

front number plate slightly faded

handbrake slightly high

Pass 22 Apr 2010 59,727 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2009 52,685 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 43,348 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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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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