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SM05 ZWS

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,951 mi
Last recorded91,951 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 ZWS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 91,951 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 92,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering component deformed but serviceable Some front and rear componets slightly corroded but not serious weakened. (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 88,202 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

some corrosion to under side but appears to be sound

Pass 14 Feb 2020 87,415 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some steel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 78,839 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 69,210 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 66,531 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 61,691 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 54,199 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 48,586 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 43,032 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 38,839 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 38,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 34,554 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 30,973 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 30,973 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 26,072 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 26,072 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 21,596 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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SM05 ZWS is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SM05 ZWS, 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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SM05 ZWS is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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