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KN05 APZ

2005 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

49,557 mi
Last recorded49,557 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 APZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 49,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 39,808 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 36,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake lever is high up

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside handbrake shows effort

Pass 25 May 2023 33,087 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 32,701 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front headlight lens slightly deteriorated

long park brake travel

Pass 4 May 2022 29,745 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 27,002 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 27,002 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 25,439 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 24,147 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 21,820 miles

both front brake discs slightly scoured on inner face

Pass 28 Apr 2017 19,673 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 17,021 miles

advise both front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 5 May 2015 15,824 miles

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)

Pass 7 May 2014 15,046 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 14,499 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 13,819 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 13,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 12,615 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre damaged on outer wall

Fail 2 Apr 2011 12,615 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 30 Apr 2010 11,544 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 10,722 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 10,722 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 8,269 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 APZ is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 APZ, 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 APZ is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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