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J15 PSL

2005 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

88,101 mi
Last recorded88,101 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 PSL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 88,101 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 86,653 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 86,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective tyre flat ()

Pass 12 Oct 2020 84,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 82,743 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 79,991 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 77,195 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 73,245 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2015 69,330 miles

Engine oil leak

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)

Undertays fitted to vehicle

Pass 25 Sep 2014 64,790 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2013 60,069 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 60,062 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 58,984 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 56,606 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 54,182 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 54,038 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 51,689 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 48,873 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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J15 PSL is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 J15 PSL, 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 J15 PSL registered?

J15 PSL is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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