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KN05 AOU

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

107,962 mi
Last recorded107,962 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 AOU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 107,962 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 May 2026 107,959 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 107,691 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody and suspension area's corroded

Pass 14 May 2024 107,078 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody and suspension Area's corroded

Fail 14 May 2024 107,077 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody and suspension Area's corroded

Pass 25 May 2023 106,729 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside outer head lamp lenses weathering (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body & suspension area's corroding

Pass 7 May 2022 105,866 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 105,292 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 104,866 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 104,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 103,344 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 103,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 97,487 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 91,725 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wiper blade

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both - 3mm (2154516) (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

coolant level on min

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2014 90,727 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 90,727 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 87,846 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 76,643 miles

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

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 17 Jun 2011 63,895 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 63,895 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 43,539 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 41,644 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 41,644 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2008 33,287 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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KN05 AOU is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KN05 AOU, 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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KN05 AOU is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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