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K540 CBA

2005 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

110,168 mi
Last recorded110,168 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK540 CBA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2015 110,168 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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 (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine has oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 101,257 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 101,058 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 91,311 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 91,248 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 (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 84,655 miles

Nearside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

all brake discs rusty

battery loose

n/s front tyre outer sidewall cracking

o/s rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

wiper linkage worn

Fail 12 Apr 2012 84,654 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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 (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

all brake discs rusty

battery loose

n/s front tyre outer sidewall cracking

o/s rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

wiper linkage worn

Pass 21 Apr 2011 84,637 miles

Brake discs are corroding.

N/s front tyre is close to the limit.

There are marks on the o/s front wheelarch from where the tyre has rubbed at some time, but it did not do so during the test.

Fail 15 Apr 2011 84,637 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brake discs are corroding.

N/s front tyre is close to the limit.

There are marks on the o/s front wheelarch from where the tyre has rubbed at some time, but it did not do so during the test.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 78,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

different size wheels and tyres on front axle to rear

handbrake travel near excessive and has slight side play in pivot

slight cuts in o/s rear tyre outer wall not through to cords

slight fault with windscreen wiper linkage still working and clearing ok for mot

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

slight side play in steering column

undercovers fitted to chassis

Fail 13 Feb 2009 78,126 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 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

different size wheels on front axle to rear

handbrake travel near excessive

slight cuts in o/s rear tyre outer wall not through to cords

slight fault with windscreen wiper linkage still working and clearing ok for mot

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

slight side play in steering column

undercovers fitted to chassis

Pass 11 Jan 2008 74,004 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 74,004 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2007 69,302 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 62,055 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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K540 CBA is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 K540 CBA, 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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K540 CBA is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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