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RY05 OAP

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

49,169 mi
Last recorded49,169 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 49,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2154516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2154516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 48,336 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 46,788 miles

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 45,817 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 44,204 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake stiff

Fail 4 Aug 2020 44,204 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake stiff

Pass 2 Aug 2019 43,146 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 40,702 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 40,702 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 38,825 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 35,865 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 33,843 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 30,826 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 27,015 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 21,703 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 17,192 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 15,891 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 10,804 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 10,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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 OAP is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OAP, 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 OAP registered?

RY05 OAP is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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