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J123 GAU

2005 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,254 mi
Last recorded88,254 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 GAU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 88,254 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 82,286 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 76,547 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 76,466 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 76,460 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 76,100 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 76,054 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 76,054 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

all brake discs corroded

exhaust slightly noisey

Pass 13 Feb 2010 74,778 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 69,009 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 62,927 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 62,927 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 61,687 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 49,204 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside sill damaged.

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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J123 GAU is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J123 GAU, 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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J123 GAU is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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