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S99 EFY

2005 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

123,244 mi
Last recorded123,244 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 EFY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 123,244 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2025 109,102 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 102,866 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 102,143 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Both rear brake backing plates corroded

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear number plate cracked

Suspension components front and rear corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2022 100,194 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 96,964 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 94,914 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 93,645 miles

Front discs slight corrosion on inner face

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

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

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2018 88,445 miles

Central Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Condensation In Lens (1.2.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 82,997 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 77,700 miles

Offside Headlamp Lens Deteriorating

Offside Inner Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorating

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

Rear Registration Plate Damaged/Cracked

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 71,497 miles

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

offside seat belt buckle fixing slightly worn

Pass 28 Mar 2014 62,264 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 62,128 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 3 Apr 2013 53,723 miles

front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 28 Mar 2012 46,342 miles

rear brake pads 70% worn

Pass 8 Apr 2011 39,747 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 34,752 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 30,471 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 22,268 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

only just passed Emmission Test

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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S99 EFY is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 S99 EFY, 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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S99 EFY is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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