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J490 XAJ

2005 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,323 mi
Last recorded159,323 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2010
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ490 XAJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2010 159,323 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted (nearside and offside)

nearside and offside outer sills slightly damaged

rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted (nearside and offside)

slight signs of fluid dampness around front brake callipers (not leaking under pressure)

slight wear in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar saddle clamp bushes

surface corrosion to underbody in places

underbody trays fitted which restrict inspection of some testable items

Fail 9 Mar 2010 159,323 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted (nearside and offside)

nearside and offside outer sills slightly damaged

rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted (nearside and offside)

slight signs of fluid dampness around front brake callipers (not leaking under pressure)

slight wear in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar saddle clamp bushes

surface corrosion to underbody in places

underbody trays fitted which restrict inspection of some testable items

Pass 28 Feb 2009 154,082 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 148,326 miles

front seat belts not locking sometimes

o/s and n/s outer cills damaged

Fail 8 Feb 2008 148,326 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front seat belts not locking sometimes

o/s and n/s outer cills damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2007 139,992 miles

advise o/s/f secondary side lamp inoprative

advise wheels on wrong axels

Pass 24 Feb 2006 129,201 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 128,476 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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J490 XAJ is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J490 XAJ, 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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J490 XAJ is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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