CarVerify

Free Car Check

FD05 GKN

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,611 mi
Last recorded170,611 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 GKN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 170,611 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front sub frame slight corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 170,516 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front sub frame slight corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 165,415 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2024 165,415 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front suspension components corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2023 159,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 153,618 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 147,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 147,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 147,469 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 144,403 miles

All underneath corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 144,352 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All underneath corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 139,086 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 130,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

under tray fitted to front and rear of vehicle obscuring view

Fail 4 Oct 2018 130,251 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

heat shield around exhaust slightly loose

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

oil level below minimum

under tray fitted to front and rear of vehicle obscuring view

Pass 4 Apr 2017 121,512 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 120,434 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 119,025 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 115,234 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake travel high

nearside headlamp aim on lower limits

Pass 26 Feb 2013 110,214 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 108,599 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 105,603 miles

Coolant leak

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)

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

handbrake lever has long travel

Pass 14 Apr 2010 96,814 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 96,807 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

front and rear tyres all worn on their inner edges

Fail 5 Apr 2010 96,652 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

engine management light on

front and rear tyres all worn on their inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2009 74,649 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 51,034 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
Full Toyota MR2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FD05 GKN is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GKN, 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 FD05 GKN?

You can check the full history of FD05 GKN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FD05 GKN registered?

FD05 GKN is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 14 May 2005.

Is FD05 GKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD05 GKN shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FD05 GKN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FD05 GKN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.