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FG06 LJE

2006 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,200 mi
Last recorded74,200 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota MR251,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 LJE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 74,200 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

corrosion to various steering and suspension components, general corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2025 72,383 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

undertray insecure

various steering and suspension components are corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2025 72,383 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

undertray insecure

various steering and suspension components are corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2024 70,853 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high travel becoming excessive (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 70,853 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high travel becoming excessive (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 69,617 miles

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

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

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

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

hand brake travel high

tyres under inflated

Pass 1 Aug 2022 65,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing becoming excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 62,149 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing becoming excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 59,008 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 56,464 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 54,824 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 54,818 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 52,965 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 52,631 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 52,631 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 50,298 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 May 2014 47,013 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 38,318 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 37,585 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 35,514 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 32,522 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 30,282 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 25,833 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES VER LOW ON 2MM FRONT TYRES ALSO LOW (LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6MM)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 25,833 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES VER LOW ON 2MM FRONT TYRES ALSO LOW (LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6MM)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FG06 LJE is a 2006 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 51,361 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 FG06 LJE, 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 20 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FG06 LJE is a 2006 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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