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K424 ROR

2005 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,002 mi
Last recorded206,002 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK424 ROR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 206,002 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 205,791 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 205,632 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2023 204,172 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 May 2023 204,172 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 204,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Offside front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 204,108 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 204,106 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs pitted / russted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2016 203,067 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front tyre slight cracking on side wall

Pass 23 Sep 2014 203,012 miles

chips in screen

head lights only just has pattern

near side front flexy bracket slightly loose

near side front tyre has small cuts in side walls

off side front tyre wearing on inner edges

sheilds fitted

slight play in offside rack end

stud broken on exhaust manifold

Fail 17 Sep 2014 203,012 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

chips in screen

head lights only just has pattern

near side front flexy bracket slightly loose

near side front tyre has small cuts in side walls

off side front tyre wearing on inner edges

sheilds fitted

slight play in offside rack end

stud broken on exhaust manifold

Pass 3 Apr 2013 200,227 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 196,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 190,283 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 182,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel cap seal cracking

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 6 Mar 2010 182,695 miles

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

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

Oil leak

fuel cap seal cracking

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 27 Mar 2009 176,761 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2009 176,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2008 167,687 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 167,687 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 161,196 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 161,196 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

slight play in n/s steering rack.

Pass 5 Aug 2006 149,256 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Aug 2006 149,256 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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K424 ROR is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K424 ROR, 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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K424 ROR is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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