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FL05 MFN

2005 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,974 mi
Last recorded86,974 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 MFN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 86,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners appear worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 85,053 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 84,911 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 80,669 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 76,246 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 72,155 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 72,084 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 69,331 miles

both front shockers schultz

Pass 19 Feb 2020 68,422 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 20 Feb 2019 67,577 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 67,577 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 66,716 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 66,716 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Nov 2017 66,700 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 66,700 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 66,512 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 66,512 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 65,592 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is in poor condition and has puncher

Offside Rear tyre has puncher

Fail 11 Apr 2016 65,592 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brakes noise

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre is in poor condition and has puncher

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has puncher

Pass 17 Apr 2015 61,603 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2014 58,989 miles

brake and fuel lines coverd by plastic

damage to body work

Pass 11 Apr 2013 55,448 miles

kerb damage and corosion to alloys

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking and starting to split

various pannals damaged

wish bone rear bushes cracking

Fail 11 Apr 2013 55,448 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front springs coroded

kerb damage and corosion to alloys

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking and starting to split

rear pads getting low

various pannals damaged

wish bone rear bushes cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2012 52,499 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted inner side

Fail 21 Mar 2012 52,499 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted inner side

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 17 Mar 2011 48,602 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner sides

o/s/r tryre wearing on inner edge 215/45 r16 86w

Pass 11 Mar 2010 42,312 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 34,063 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 25,395 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit (1.6mm)

offside rear tyre close to legal limit(2mm) also wearing on inner edge and has nail in tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2008 25,393 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit (1.6mm)

offside rear tyre close to legal limit(2mm) also wearing on inner edge and has nail in tyre

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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FL05 MFN is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL05 MFN, 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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FL05 MFN is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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