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NL05 HKC

2005 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,164 mi
Last recorded97,164 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 HKC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 97,164 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 87,428 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 77,577 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 11 Feb 2015 69,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine light on

Pass 11 Feb 2014 52,890 miles

215/45/16/86w bridgestone

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

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

both rear tyres perishing and worn thin on inner edges advise replacement

Fail 10 Feb 2014 52,877 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

215/45/16/86w bridgestone

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

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

both rear tyres perishing and worn thin on inner edges advise replacement

Pass 11 Feb 2013 44,650 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 40,442 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 29,856 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 28,880 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 27,224 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 25,126 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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NL05 HKC is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NL05 HKC, 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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NL05 HKC is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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