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SF55 YVG

2005 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

86,363 mi
Last recorded86,363 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 YVG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 86,363 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Vehicle heavily undersealed hampering full inspection

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Over various sections of underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various welding repairs have been carried out to body sections (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 86,349 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s and o/s have low readings (1.4.1 (a))

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering n/s and o/s strut turrets marked (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering n/s and o/s rear chassis legs above rear brake pipes marked (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes have applied protection (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various underbody sections and members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various underbody repairs and sections have heavily applied protection not allow full insp

Pass 2 Aug 2024 83,695 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at both front spring turrets (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear lower chassis legs heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 79,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 79,555 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 77,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside parking brake reading slightly low

Pass 15 Jun 2021 77,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake performance only just met minimum requirments, nearside reading low.

Fail 2 Jun 2021 77,093 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake performance only just met minimum requirments, nearside reading low.

Pass 9 Jun 2020 75,989 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion over various front and rear suspension components

various underbody sections heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Apr 2019 74,791 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 74,791 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 68,207 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 60,934 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 49,130 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 49,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 40,388 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 39,074 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre tread worn close to wear bands

Pass 19 Nov 2013 35,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

small amount of drag on offside rear brake.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 32,128 miles

both front tyre treads wearing unevenly

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 25,859 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 25,856 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 19,575 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 17,543 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 9,232 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake lever slightly high

Pass 30 Oct 2008 7,643 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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SF55 YVG is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SF55 YVG, 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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SF55 YVG is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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