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WG05 CAA

2005 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,825 mi
Last recorded102,825 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 CAA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 102,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 100,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 100,223 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 94,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 89,633 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 89,633 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Feb 2016 83,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 83,231 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Feb 2015 75,832 miles

both rear anti role bar lower ball joint dust covers perished

Pass 5 Feb 2014 68,074 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on iunner edge, p[erished and has a small cut in tread

Fail 5 Feb 2014 68,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre bald on iunner edge, p[erished and has a small cut in tread

Pass 12 Jan 2013 60,462 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 57,286 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 53,076 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 52,892 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 46,276 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 45,429 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 17 May 2008 45,393 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside 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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WG05 CAA is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WG05 CAA, 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 WG05 CAA registered?

WG05 CAA is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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