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OV05 YBZ

2005 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

103,778 mi
Last recorded103,778 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 YBZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2026 103,778 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s/r quarter panel loose and corroded

Pass 1 May 2025 103,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose and corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose and corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 103,523 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose and corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose and corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 103,517 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear door sill corroded

Offside Rear door sill loose and corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2024 103,514 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear lower door sill loose and corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2023 102,797 miles

Nearside Rear Lower wing loose and corroded

Offside Rear Lower wing loose and corroded

all brake discs corroded

both top front strut areas corroded

coolant leak n/s/f

general rear underside and suspension componants corroded

head lamp lenses deteriorating but got beam image

underside covered in underseal

Fail 27 Jun 2023 102,787 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inside Behind Repair Patch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose Quarter & Corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inside Behind Repair Patch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose Quarter & Corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Debonding (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Underside Covered in Underseal

Pass 15 Jun 2022 99,270 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on limits (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Jun 2021 91,833 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 91,831 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 91,077 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 89,595 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 29 May 2019 89,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front head lamps going dull

hand brake leaver low on travel

Pass 19 Jun 2018 87,340 miles

Offside Rear tyre damage but not excessive

Pass 23 May 2017 84,654 miles

ridge worn into tyrewall offside rear innerwall

Fail 22 May 2017 84,651 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

ridge worn into tyrewall offside rear innerwall

Pass 22 Jun 2016 82,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 82,223 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 80,155 miles

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken off

both front tyres worn on inner edges to diffrent layer of tyre rubber

Fail 1 Jun 2015 80,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken off

both front tyres worn on inner edges to diffrent layer of tyre rubber

Pass 29 May 2014 74,480 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 74,312 miles

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

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

EML on

Pass 23 May 2013 68,358 miles

Offside rear park brake showing low efficiency

all 4 tyres worn on inner shoulders, rears getting close to limit

Fail 21 May 2013 68,326 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

all 4 tyres worn on inner shoulders, rears getting close to limit

offside rear park brake slightly lazy, caliper sticking slightly

Pass 24 May 2012 61,805 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 54,484 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 54,478 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 47,363 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 47,293 miles

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

front and rear discs rusted

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 26 May 2009 36,514 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 28,669 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 28,316 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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OV05 YBZ is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 OV05 YBZ, 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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OV05 YBZ is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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