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Y1 BAM

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,343 mi
Last recorded30,343 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY1 BAM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2026 30,343 miles

covers everywhere

Pass 21 Feb 2025 27,285 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2024 23,911 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

covers under bonnet and under car preventing full inspection

front brake discs rusty and pitted on inside faces

Pass 13 Feb 2023 21,265 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Feb 2022 21,213 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Feb 2021 21,044 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2020 21,021 miles

front discs slightly corroded on inside face

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2019 20,024 miles

advise both front brake discs corroded on inside faces

advise covers under bonnet and under car preventing full inspection

Pass 12 Feb 2018 18,890 miles

advise covers under bonnet and under car

Pass 20 Feb 2017 17,825 miles

engine covers

under trays

Pass 8 Feb 2016 16,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 14,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 13,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 12,162 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 11,063 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 9,812 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 8,605 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 7,628 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 6,426 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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Y1 BAM is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y1 BAM, 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 Y1 BAM registered?

Y1 BAM is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is Y1 BAM safe to buy?

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