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FH05 JYE

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,775 mi
Last recorded138,775 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 JYE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 138,775 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pipes beginning to corrode

Fail 6 Dec 2017 138,106 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear both sides rear brake pipes corroded close to flexi ends,close to limits

Rear rear tyres perrished

exhaust heat shields,rusted/broken and noisey

Pass 9 Dec 2016 128,902 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 128,860 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 122,225 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 110,581 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F Tyre perished and low on inner edges

Rear brake discs corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 110,581 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F Tyre perished and low on inner edges

Rear brake discs corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 98,156 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 90,037 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 89,928 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 78,319 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 67,796 miles

Both front discs corroded on inner faces

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 57,279 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 44,181 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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FH05 JYE is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FH05 JYE, 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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FH05 JYE is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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