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VIL 2020

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

62,773 mi
Last recorded62,773 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 2020
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 62,773 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 62,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 59,404 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 57,657 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 57,487 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 54,914 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 52,031 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 49,097 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 44,207 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 44,207 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 40,076 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier secure bracket missing, cable tie used (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off securing screws slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 36,443 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 32,832 miles

Battery clamp missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant level low

Pass 5 Aug 2015 30,600 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 27,315 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 24,004 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 21,851 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 21,836 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 20,843 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 20,843 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 20,463 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 19,903 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 17,370 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 13,872 miles

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

Offside Front 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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VIL 2020 is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 VIL 2020, 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 VIL 2020 registered?

VIL 2020 is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is VIL 2020 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIL 2020 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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