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HY55 RNU

2005 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,362 mi
Last recorded176,362 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 RNU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 176,362 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear springs corroding

wipers noisy

Fail 11 Jul 2019 176,362 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both rear springs corroding

wipers noisy

Pass 6 Jul 2018 165,598 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 165,598 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 153,386 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jul 2017 153,386 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 152,859 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 140,481 miles

Engine management light on

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre at 2mm and worn out on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jun 2016 140,481 miles

Engine management light on

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre at 2mm and worn out on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Item hanging from mirror (8.3.1e)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 134,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 134,095 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 120,390 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 102,268 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 102,268 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 85,674 miles

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

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 4 Aug 2012 85,674 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 67,149 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 47,377 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 25,437 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside and nearside front tyres starting to wear on inner edge.

Oil leak from gearbox area

Slight perishing on all tyres

Pass 22 Apr 2008 15,074 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HY55 RNU is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HY55 RNU, 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 HY55 RNU registered?

HY55 RNU is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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