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HJ05 WRF

2005 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

130,933 mi
Last recorded130,933 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 WRF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 130,933 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 116,621 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor rocker cover leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 111,725 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 107,676 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 107,636 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe unions slightly leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear all rear suspension components very corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2020 105,817 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 105,817 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength HOLE IN REAR SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 101,042 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Pass 25 Apr 2018 98,840 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER SHOULDERS

N/S REAR BRAKE PAD CLOSE TO LIMIT

NEG BATTERY CLAMP LOOSE

PARKING BRAKE JUST EFFICIENCY JUST OVER LIMIT, (18%)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 98,840 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER SHOULDERS

N/S REAR BRAKE PAD CLOSE TO LIMIT

NEG BATTERY CLAMP LOOSE

PARKING BRAKE JUST EFFICIENCY JUST OVER LIMIT, (18%)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 97,547 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 97,547 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering rack end has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 92,447 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 81,580 miles

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

both rear discs are corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2015 81,580 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

both rear discs are corroded

Pass 10 May 2014 76,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2014 76,598 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2013 68,094 miles

Battery has signs of electrolyte leaking in past

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2013 68,094 miles

Battery has signs of electrolyte leaking in past

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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2012 60,127 miles

both front discs inner surfaces corroded

Fail 5 May 2012 60,127 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front discs inner surfaces corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 52,203 miles

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

Offside front strut bellows failing, advice replacement.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2010 43,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 6 May 2009 35,405 miles

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

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

hand brake travel close to limit

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2009 35,405 miles

hand brake travel close to limit

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2008 26,615 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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HJ05 WRF is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HJ05 WRF, 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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HJ05 WRF is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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