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MV55 LCZ

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,228 mi
Last recorded100,228 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 LCZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 100,228 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 94,659 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 77,562 miles

nsf fog lamp not working

Fail 21 Sep 2015 77,551 miles

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

nsf fog lamp not working

Pass 21 Sep 2015 77,551 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 79,286 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 71,698 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 65,148 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 65,148 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 57,140 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 49,791 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 37,484 miles

Nearside and Offside rear inner discs worn

Offside front inner brake disc heavily worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front outer brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 16 Sep 2009 29,463 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 27,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 27,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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MV55 LCZ is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MV55 LCZ, 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 MV55 LCZ registered?

MV55 LCZ is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is MV55 LCZ safe to buy?

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