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RN05 ZZC

2005 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

79,745 mi
Last recorded79,745 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 ZZC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 79,745 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 79,016 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 78,336 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 78,336 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 78,306 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 77,359 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 77,354 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 76,543 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 76,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 76,538 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2021 75,831 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 75,120 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 75,120 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 74,106 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 73,234 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 73,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 72,123 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 70,247 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 66,616 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Fail 26 Aug 2015 66,616 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 28 Aug 2014 61,848 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre heavily cut

offside front tyre heavily cut

Fail 27 Aug 2014 61,848 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake outer cables split and corroded

nearside rear tyre heavily cut

offside front tyre heavily cut

Pass 30 Aug 2013 55,307 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre cut

Fail 29 Aug 2013 55,307 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre cut

Pass 29 Aug 2012 48,662 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 48,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Aug 2011 42,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 42,374 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 36,453 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 36,453 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,108 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges, advise replacements....

long hand brake lever travel.....

Pass 19 Aug 2008 22,051 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.....

long hand brake lever travel....

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge & cut , advise replacement....

Fail 19 Aug 2008 22,051 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edges.....

long hand brake lever travel....

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge & cut , advise replacement....

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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RN05 ZZC is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 RN05 ZZC, 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 RN05 ZZC registered?

RN05 ZZC is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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