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SO05 HZK

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,621 mi
Last recorded100,621 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 HZK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 100,621 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear at end of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear at end of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 100,621 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear at end of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear at end of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 95,394 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear at end of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear at end of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking/cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking 215/45/16/90v (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake effort just met may need repair or adjustment

Pass 3 Jul 2023 90,238 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear /at end of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 85,060 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 85,055 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 78,163 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 76,298 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 74,969 miles

both front tyres perishing

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Apr 2017 73,090 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 71,449 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2016 71,449 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 70,883 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 70,020 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 68,311 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 66,908 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 66,462 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 66,462 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 38,127 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 38,127 miles

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

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

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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SO05 HZK is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SO05 HZK, 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 SO05 HZK registered?

SO05 HZK is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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