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HF05 RLY

2005 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,405 mi
Last recorded57,405 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 RLY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 57,405 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 55,567 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 53,451 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 53,450 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 51,345 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 49,236 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 46,990 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 45,039 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 43,209 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 41,685 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 35,802 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 33,059 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 30,592 miles

THERE IS A SCREW IN THE NSR TYRE TREAD

Fail 9 Aug 2014 30,592 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

THERE IS A SCREW IN THE NSR TYRE TREAD

Pass 5 Aug 2013 27,515 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 27,180 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 27,096 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 27,096 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 24,471 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 24,377 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 May 2009 20,991 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 20,991 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 16,515 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2008 16,490 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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HF05 RLY is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HF05 RLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF05 RLY registered?

HF05 RLY is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is HF05 RLY safe to buy?

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