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YC05 SHJ

2005 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,015 mi
Last recorded76,015 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 SHJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 76,015 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 75,927 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 75,632 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 75,632 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2023 75,012 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2021 74,119 miles

oil leak

under body corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2021 74,114 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2019 73,281 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 71,323 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 1 Jun 2018 71,273 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 69,850 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 68,843 miles

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

hand brake only 17%

Fail 18 May 2016 68,842 miles

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

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

hand brake only 17%

Pass 14 Nov 2014 65,973 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 61,954 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 57,871 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 57,564 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 55,968 miles

front brake pads appear low

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2009 42,835 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 30,206 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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YC05 SHJ is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC05 SHJ, 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 YC05 SHJ registered?

YC05 SHJ is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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