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S70 UWN

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

96,898 mi
Last recorded96,898 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 UWN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 96,898 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 96,862 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear caliper parking brake mechanism appears to have restricted movement

Pass 3 Dec 2024 94,653 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 93,410 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 91,438 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 90,296 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2020 89,110 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 87,704 miles

Central Front Coolant leak under vehicle pipe to hose joint ()

Nearside Rear caliper parking brake mechanism has slight restricted free movement, possibly due to stiff cable, beginning to effect performance

Pass 30 Nov 2018 83,402 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 83,402 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake insecure brake externally braided flexi hose fouling on strut mount - resecured using existing mounting and bolt (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 79,981 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs have slight surface corrosion

parking brake lever high

Pass 15 Nov 2016 76,375 miles

brake discs have surface corrosion

parking brake lever high

Pass 23 Nov 2015 73,877 miles

nsr caliper parking brake mechanism slightly restricted free movement

Pass 17 Nov 2014 72,620 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 71,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chassis stiffening components fitted at time of test

ns and os headlamp aims set to lower limits

rear tyres deteriorating

wipers poor

Fail 15 Nov 2013 71,942 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chassis stiffening components fitted at time of test

ns and os headlamp aims set to lower limits

nsr and osr brakes binding slightly

rear tyres deteriorating

wipers poor

Pass 27 Nov 2012 68,335 miles

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 20 Nov 2012 68,333 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brakes have imbalance

Pass 10 Dec 2011 66,029 miles

light corrosion on front brake disc surfaces

n/s/r tyre 2.5 mm tread left

some front brake imbalance

some uneven application rear service brake

Fail 7 Dec 2011 66,022 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

light corrosion on front brake disc surfaces

n/s/r tyre 2.5 mm tread left

some front brake imbalance

some uneven application rear service brake

Pass 7 Dec 2010 57,380 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 57,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 47,544 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 47,544 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 35,792 miles

carried out two brake tests imbalance on first

front number plate

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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S70 UWN is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S70 UWN, 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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S70 UWN is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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