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K282 MGX

2005 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,699 mi
Last recorded85,699 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK282 MGX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 85,699 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2021 85,699 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 82,719 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Parking brake requirements only just met

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 82,713 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure resting on subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Parking brake requirements only just met

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 79,281 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 77,988 miles

Oil leak ()

rear lamp damaged offside

Fail 1 Mar 2017 77,988 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

rear lamp damaged offside

Pass 30 Nov 2015 122,802 miles

hand brake travel becoming long

Pass 4 Nov 2014 121,571 miles

air con rad leaking

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Oct 2013 120,694 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 120,693 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 119,136 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 15 Sep 2011 116,911 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2010 98,713 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 98,603 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 86,907 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 86,820 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 85,405 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 85,405 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 84,812 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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K282 MGX is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 K282 MGX, 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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K282 MGX is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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