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K26 FEB

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

94,726 mi
Last recorded94,726 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK26 FEB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 94,726 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 93,973 miles

Front universal joint bolt has a nut on the end

Pass 8 Sep 2023 93,417 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 93,051 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 May 2023 92,979 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure calliper securing clip (1.1.15 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2022 92,212 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 91,042 miles

Central Rear exhaust heat shield bot insecure

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad retaining spring touching disc

Fail 4 May 2021 91,042 miles

Central Rear exhaust heat shield bot insecure

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad retaining spring touching disc

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 88,239 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 85,732 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 85,488 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 84,296 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 84,293 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 6.3% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 80,094 miles

advise long travel on rear hand brake

Fail 5 Jul 2016 80,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise long travel on rear hand brake

Fail 16 Jun 2015 65,810 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 65,810 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 54,992 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 50,096 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 39,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 32,020 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 24,489 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 18,488 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 May 2009 18,488 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 17,467 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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K26 FEB is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 K26 FEB, 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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K26 FEB is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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