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YD05 ZCO

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

115,211 mi
Last recorded115,211 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 ZCO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 115,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill / chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill / chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 114,709 miles

n/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover cracking

o/s/r brake caliper handbrake lever not fully returning to off stop approaching end of working travel

vehicle underside and components suspension/subframes dry showing corrosion in areas

Pass 20 Nov 2023 114,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 112,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering rack/subframe (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 111,515 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Steering rack (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 108,105 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 103,172 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 103,172 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 96,571 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 96,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2017 96,120 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces of discs (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 92,689 miles

Nearside Rear disc corroded on inner face

Offside Rear disc corroded inner face

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 92,688 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front coolant leak

Nearside Rear disc corroded on inner face

Offside Rear disc corroded inner face

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 84,694 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 75,973 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 63,991 miles

chips in screen

imbalance on front brakes

protective sleeves on front shock absorbers perished

sligth low effort on nearside handbrake

wear on lower arm bushes

wear on rear discs and pads

Pass 13 Mar 2012 52,316 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 41,473 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 29,518 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 29,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 20,111 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 16,773 miles

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

front discs have rusty track marks around inner faces

Fail 12 Apr 2008 16,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front discs have rusty track marks around inner faces

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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YD05 ZCO is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YD05 ZCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD05 ZCO registered?

YD05 ZCO is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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