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HN54 XTR

2005 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

121,618 mi
Last recorded121,618 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 XTR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 121,618 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 116,247 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underside and various suspension components have various areas of surface corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2025 116,247 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underside and various suspension components have various areas of surface corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2024 114,678 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 110,721 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 101,616 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 92,657 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 92,652 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 90,014 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 82,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 75,248 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 75,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 70,315 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 64,705 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 59,295 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 59,271 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 54,493 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 48,523 miles

both front tyres worn inner treads , advise replacements.......

engine management lamp on.....

front & rear inner brake disc faces corroding.....

wet test....

Pass 15 Dec 2011 41,513 miles

both front tyres worn inner treads ...

Pass 30 Dec 2010 37,066 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 31,764 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 25,647 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 19,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 19,860 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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HN54 XTR is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HN54 XTR, 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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HN54 XTR is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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