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SB05 AYC

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

139,704 mi
Last recorded139,704 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 AYC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 139,704 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 133,211 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 128,639 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 123,284 miles

Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 121,257 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 118,915 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 118,915 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking around rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 118,188 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 due to standing (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 116,428 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 112,385 miles

slight play in offside front steering rack end

Fail 4 Sep 2015 112,385 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in offside front steering rack end

Pass 6 Aug 2014 109,774 miles

oil sump slightly corroded

front and rear subframe corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2013 105,040 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 105,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 82,183 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 82,183 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 62,639 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 62,626 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 52,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in front tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2009 41,657 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 41,638 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 29,594 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 29,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SB05 AYC is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SB05 AYC, 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 SB05 AYC registered?

SB05 AYC is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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