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J31 HNW

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,966 mi
Last recorded112,966 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 HNW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 112,966 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 112,425 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 112,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 112,250 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 111,191 miles

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

underside surface corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2021 111,191 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

underside surface corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2021 111,148 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Brake lights (4.5.4 (b))

Driver's seat insecure Drivers seat (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake hoses loose

Corrosion to suspension components

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Position lamp incorrect colour Both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 108,051 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 108,050 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing Track rod end split pin. (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering locking device missing Track rod end split pin. (2.1.3 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 103,881 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear brake discs inner surfaces are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 103,708 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 103,311 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 213,716 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 202,460 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 88,977 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 87,467 miles

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

both nearside tyres have slight sidewall damage

nearside rear brake pad carrier close to fouling brake disc

suspension modified and has a reduced damping effect

Pass 21 Apr 2010 87,019 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 85,243 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Dec 2005 78,950 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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J31 HNW is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J31 HNW, 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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J31 HNW is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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