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HJ55 HVW

2005 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,634 mi
Last recorded88,634 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 HVW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 88,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 88,514 miles

All underside components slightly corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2020 88,514 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

All underside components slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2018 88,245 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs extremely corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre inner shoulder slightly distorted

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs extremely corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 88,245 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Covers in front bay and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs extremely corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre inner shoulder slightly distorted

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs extremely corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No water in reservoir (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 86,327 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 86,323 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 78,861 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 78,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 68,216 miles

Offside Handbrake will soon require Attention

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Handbrake will soon require Attention

Fail 27 Feb 2012 66,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 66,986 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 56,622 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 44,682 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 34,469 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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HJ55 HVW is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HJ55 HVW, 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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HJ55 HVW is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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