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MR05 TWO

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

37,077 mi
Last recorded37,077 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR05 TWO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 37,077 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 37,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 36,472 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 35,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

lots of surface rust under body

Pass 24 Aug 2022 35,283 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres minor cracks centre tread

Pass 27 Aug 2021 34,363 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 32,807 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 31,102 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 31,101 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside parking brake effort low 70k

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 28,643 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 26,135 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 26,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45x16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 23,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge 215/45x16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2016 23,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge 215/45x16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 21,623 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge 215/45r16

Pass 18 Aug 2014 19,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Aug 2014 19,565 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres 185-55-15

n/s rear tyre heavily perished

rear tyres 215-45-16

Pass 31 Aug 2013 17,931 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner 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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

front tyre size 185-55-15

rear tyre size 215-45-16

Fail 31 Aug 2013 17,931 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner 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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

front tyre size 185-55-15

o/s front brakes has a restricted free movement

rear tyre size 215-45-16

Pass 3 Sep 2012 16,170 miles

1) tyres 185 55 b15 fronts 215 45 16 rears

2) n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

3) rear brake pads lok low req closer inspection asap

Pass 1 Sep 2011 14,196 miles

Front brake discs inner surface in poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2010 12,176 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2010 12,176 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2009 9,774 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 7,304 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MR05 TWO is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MR05 TWO, 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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MR05 TWO is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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