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KC05 NCZ

2005 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,535 mi
Last recorded144,535 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 NCZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 144,535 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 143,926 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 143,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Jun 2018 142,238 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 142,230 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 139,416 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 139,416 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 136,218 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges.

Fail 20 Jun 2016 136,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 122,388 miles

exhaust rear mount broken

Fail 1 Jun 2015 122,388 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust rear mount broken

Pass 10 Jun 2014 107,890 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 91,672 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 80,480 miles

Front tyres binding slightly

Pass 19 May 2011 69,081 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 69,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 57,925 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2009 46,725 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 34,017 miles

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges almost on cords

both rear tyres worn too wear bars

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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KC05 NCZ is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc 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 KC05 NCZ, 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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What year was KC05 NCZ registered?

KC05 NCZ is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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