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V974 HTX

2005 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

162,160 mi
Last recorded162,160 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV974 HTX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 162,160 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Mudguard insecure damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 162,160 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working both (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Mudguard insecure damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 159,487 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 152,062 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 143,967 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 135,858 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 128,360 miles

Offside Rear handbrake reading slightly low

Pass 10 Sep 2014 115,679 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 95,019 miles

cat sucureing braket bolt lose

engine makeing noise

exhaust heat shield bolt missing

ns rear shock leaking

oil leak on engine

os front shock leaking

Fail 10 Sep 2013 95,019 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

cat sucureing braket bolt lose

engine makeing noise

exhaust heat shield bolt missing

ns rear shock leaking

oil leak on engine

os front shock leaking

Pass 1 Aug 2012 93,609 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 93,606 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamps only just got visible beam pattern

Pass 25 Aug 2011 88,604 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 80,657 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 80,657 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 80,653 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads getting low

long handbrake travel

Pass 22 Aug 2009 73,834 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 68,149 miles

nearside and offside headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated and cloudy

Fail 5 Aug 2008 68,149 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated and cloudy

Pass 26 Jul 2007 60,945 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 60,945 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 52,629 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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V974 HTX is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V974 HTX, 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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V974 HTX is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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