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K40 ONY

2005 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

103,568 mi
Last recorded103,568 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 ONY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 103,568 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 101,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 100,099 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 98,671 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 96,729 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 95,285 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 95,285 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 92,884 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Hand brake low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 91,046 miles

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)

both rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2018 91,043 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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)

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2017 87,908 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 87,907 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering rack (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arm (2.4.A.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 84,112 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 79,727 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 75,102 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 70,877 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 70,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 4 Feb 2012 65,743 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 52,639 miles

n/s/f fog light lens broken

Fail 28 Jan 2011 52,639 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f fog light lens broken

Pass 12 Feb 2010 39,743 miles

Covers fitted under bonnet

Pass 1 May 2009 35,902 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 35,898 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 30,212 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 30,211 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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K40 ONY is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 K40 ONY, 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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K40 ONY is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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