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FG05 RKK

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,740 mi
Last recorded116,740 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 RKK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 116,740 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi/downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair PARKING BRAKE (1.2.1 (c))

cover sills + shields fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2026 116,702 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi/downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

cover sills + shields fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2024 103,683 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 103,599 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 103,596 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 95,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 114,256 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc backing plates corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2022 114,251 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc backing plates corroded

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 109,807 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive from timing end of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated heavy operation and nearing end of travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

both front strut gaitors ineffective

Pass 20 Nov 2020 102,625 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))

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

Slight corrosion to rear inner sills.

Fail 18 Nov 2020 102,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Slight corrosion to rear inner sills.

Pass 3 May 2019 81,039 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 80,458 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 May 2017 77,995 miles

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Pass 30 Apr 2016 71,905 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded coil corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 65,094 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 59,543 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 57,991 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 56,185 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 53,545 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 53,543 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 50,344 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 45,290 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 38,694 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 RKK is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RKK, 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 RKK is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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