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J479 GAL

2005 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,197 mi
Last recorded98,197 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ479 GAL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 98,197 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears / inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe joint / rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside reverse light not working

Nearside wing mirror missing

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall / nearly though to cord / advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel / brake has restirted free movement

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

handbrake performance weak / advise adjustment or repair

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 2 Jun 2020 98,175 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel / brake has restirted free movement

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

both front shock absorbers inner shafts have slight play

handbrake performance weak / advise adjustment or repair

various covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 11 May 2020 98,175 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel / brake has slight restricted free movement

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

both front shock absorbers inner shafts have slight play

handbrake performance weak and not locking / advise adjustment or repair

various covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 2 Jul 2019 98,175 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on lock to lock check (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on lock to lock check (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

both front shock absorbers inner shafts have slight play

handbrake performance weak and not locking / advise adjustment or repair

various covers fitted obscuring componentes

Pass 12 Apr 2017 97,356 miles

offside front tyre damaged (cuts)

screen scratched

Pass 5 Apr 2016 96,257 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 96,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 95,136 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 95,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 94,296 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 92,936 miles

ferrari body kit fitted unable to inspect outer sills ,wheel arches front and rear [a complete body kit]

Fail 11 Oct 2012 92,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ferrari body kit fitted unable to inspect outer sills ,wheel arches front and rear [a complete body kit]

Pass 13 May 2011 92,905 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 92,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Fail 14 May 2008 92,301 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 May 2008 92,301 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 89,330 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 89,324 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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J479 GAL is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J479 GAL, 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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J479 GAL is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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