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L300 RDS

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,547 mi
Last recorded58,547 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 RDS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 58,547 miles

all 4 brake discs (inside) aqnd shields starting to corrode

both front tyres starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 22 Nov 2017 55,176 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

rear discs worn on inside edge and not all the brake surface is useable

Fail 22 Nov 2017 55,175 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort caliper seized (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust heat shield loose

rear discs worn on inside edge and not all the brake surface is useable

Pass 25 Nov 2016 50,353 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 50,353 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 43,453 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 38,731 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 36,500 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 34,753 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 33,228 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 30,579 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 30,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 26,689 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 26,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 20,299 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 20,299 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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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L300 RDS is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L300 RDS, 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 L300 RDS registered?

L300 RDS is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is L300 RDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L300 RDS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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