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RY05 GDU

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,379 mi
Last recorded97,379 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 GDU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 97,379 miles

Nearside park brake effort low, attention required.

rear brakes dragging

Pass 23 Apr 2016 94,690 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 94,685 miles

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

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

O/side rear tyre under inflated.

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 87,329 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 78,023 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 69,352 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 62,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front & rear brake discs corroded & pitted on inboard side

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge & tread getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 19 May 2011 56,074 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 52,318 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 52,318 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 39,963 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 39,963 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 26,578 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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RY05 GDU is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RY05 GDU, 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 RY05 GDU registered?

RY05 GDU is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is RY05 GDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY05 GDU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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