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SP55 OYX

2005 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,888 mi
Last recorded105,888 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 OYX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 105,888 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 100,094 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 98,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 98,659 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 94,935 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 94,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative offside rear caliper not functioning (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 87,932 miles

off side hand brake poor

Pass 25 Apr 2018 78,933 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 78,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel excessive travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

EML on

Front Both top mounts have slight movement/play

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Plastic under-shield n/s/r in poor state

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear both indicators slightly pale and condensation in lens

Pass 21 Mar 2017 68,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Mar 2016 59,107 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 59,103 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

eml light on.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 50,374 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 50,374 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 42,692 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 39,900 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 35,511 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 28,828 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 22,506 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 17,567 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 17,567 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 12,050 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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SP55 OYX is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SP55 OYX, 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 SP55 OYX registered?

SP55 OYX is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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