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FY05 VCV

2005 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,648 mi
Last recorded55,648 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 VCV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 55,648 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 50,355 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 50,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Fail 3 May 2022 50,325 miles

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 49,099 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

handbrake performance just met requirements

Pass 20 Mar 2020 48,537 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 46,451 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 44,727 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 41,681 miles

engine and undertray covers obscuring some components.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 40,892 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 38,063 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 35,909 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 32,165 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 28,277 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 24,020 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 20,151 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 15,930 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 13,341 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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FY05 VCV is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FY05 VCV, 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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What year was FY05 VCV registered?

FY05 VCV is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is FY05 VCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 VCV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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