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FN05 ZBJ

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,964 mi
Last recorded116,964 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 ZBJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 116,964 miles

Front suspension components have corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2023 116,948 miles

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

Front suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2022 111,909 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 111,615 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 108,711 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 108,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2018 97,467 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 97,457 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2017 89,923 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 89,911 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 81,535 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 71,948 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 62,823 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 54,163 miles

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

n/s & o/s rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 25 Oct 2012 45,102 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 39,222 miles

Deep cut in both o/s tyres

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 33,972 miles

Wipers split at very ends

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 24,882 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2009 22,045 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 14,628 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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FN05 ZBJ is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FN05 ZBJ, 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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FN05 ZBJ is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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