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FG05 FOF

2005 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,266 mi
Last recorded125,266 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 FOF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 125,266 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 125,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 119,246 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 119,236 miles

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

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

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

Offside and Nearside front flexible brake hoses support clamps insecure.

Pass 22 Aug 2023 116,057 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 114,628 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 110,290 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 110,290 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 109,859 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 109,736 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 109,734 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 108,573 miles

handbrake as little reserve travel

Fail 19 Jun 2018 108,573 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

handbrake as little reserve travel

Pass 21 Jun 2017 104,325 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 100,266 miles

Accident damage to front offside.

Fail 16 Jun 2016 100,266 miles

Accident damage to front offside.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 97,313 miles

Both front tyres perished

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 97,313 miles

Both front tyres perished

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 92,492 miles

both front brake discs are corroded on inner sides

Fail 8 May 2014 92,492 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front brake discs are corroded on inner sides

nearside rear brake binding slightley

Pass 21 May 2013 81,626 miles

All 4 tyres badly wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2012 77,166 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 68,455 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 54,465 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs are worn,discoloured and slightly pitted

rear brake discs are discoloured

rear pads look worn

Pass 18 Aug 2009 41,904 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front and rear brake discs are discoloured

nearside rear tyre has a cut, but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 21 Aug 2008 29,988 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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FG05 FOF is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Black 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 FG05 FOF, 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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FG05 FOF is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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