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MW05 ULV

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,154 mi
Last recorded65,154 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 ULV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 65,154 miles

NS/OS Rear shock absorbers slightly reduced damping affect.

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 65,154 miles

NS/OS Rear shock absorbers slightly reduced damping affect.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 56,147 miles

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

NSR hand brake cable holder to Caliper repaired, but secure at the time of test.

NSR lower inner balljoint slightly play detected.

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 56,048 miles

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2013 49,823 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 49,464 miles

front and rear brake disc slightly worn.

handbrake high.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 44,447 miles
Fail 30 May 2011 44,447 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 29,637 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 30,011 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 22,723 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 15,722 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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MW05 ULV is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MW05 ULV, 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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MW05 ULV is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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