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SG05 XSN

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,740 mi
Last recorded90,740 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 XSN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 90,740 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside+nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front all component build up corrosion offside+nearside

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside+nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside+nearside ()

Rear all component build up corrosion offside+nearside

several corrosion build up underneath

Fail 2 May 2026 90,740 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded offside+nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front all component build up corrosion offside+nearside

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside+nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside+nearside ()

Rear all component build up corrosion offside+nearside

several corrosion build up underneath

Fail 8 Jan 2026 90,718 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both headlight beams cloudy

general corrosion to underside and underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2024 89,276 miles

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

all suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2024 89,276 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail incorrectly fitted to caliper fouling handbrake lever and not allowing correct operation of handbrake (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

all suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2023 87,874 miles

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

Offside Front brake plat loose

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 86,042 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate loose

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded but not weakened

Pass 30 Sep 2021 83,905 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2021 83,905 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2020 81,733 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2020 81,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2019 80,315 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 76,435 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Leading in and out the steering rack (2.3.2)

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

Fail 1 May 2018 76,418 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Leading in and out the steering rack (2.3.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 70,432 miles

engine m I l is on

Pass 16 May 2016 64,190 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 64,190 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 55,142 miles

front brake discs corroding on inner face

Pass 15 May 2014 47,490 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 44,204 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,972 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 38,176 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 33,911 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 26,277 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 19,661 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2008 19,661 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SG05 XSN is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 SG05 XSN, 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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SG05 XSN is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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