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J99 KMW

2005 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,477 mi
Last recorded50,477 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 KMW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 50,477 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 48,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear engine and chassis covers

Pass 2 Oct 2023 46,045 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 43,536 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 43,536 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 40,824 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 40,822 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 37,342 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge, (deteriorated)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Feb 2017 29,088 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 26,500 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 23,811 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 20,991 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 18,526 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 15,724 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 13,060 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 10,531 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 7,848 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 6,155 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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J99 KMW is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J99 KMW, 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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J99 KMW is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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