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WG05 SZP

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

160,453 mi
Last recorded160,453 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 SZP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 160,453 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 155,289 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 155,286 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 144,958 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 128,624 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 112,846 miles

windscreen

Pass 11 Jan 2017 96,827 miles

Front tyres feathered

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush starting to unbond (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 96,827 miles

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

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

Front tyres feathered

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush starting to unbond (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 83,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 65,285 miles

nail in offside rear tyre {leaking}

Pass 29 Jan 2014 49,161 miles

engine managment light on dash

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2014 49,072 miles

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

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

engine managment light on dash

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2013 37,855 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 37,855 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 24,763 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 18,885 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 18,884 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 17,420 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 17,420 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 14,346 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 14,346 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 11,424 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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WG05 SZP is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc 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 WG05 SZP, 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 SZP registered?

WG05 SZP is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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