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YF05 VSM

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

69,226 mi
Last recorded69,226 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 VSM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 69,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre heavily age cracking in tread section. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc back plate heavily corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre heavily age cracking in tread section. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc back plate heavily corroded

Pass 13 May 2025 68,159 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 68,158 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 65,914 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 63,575 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 63,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Handbrake mechanism ( in caliper ) seizing (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 61,778 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 61,158 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 59,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 55,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 50,809 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 45,627 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 41,255 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 38,547 miles

nearside rear tyre approaching wear bars

Pass 31 Jul 2014 34,372 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 30 Jul 2014 34,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 2 Aug 2013 30,777 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 27,593 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 23,419 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 18,138 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 16,971 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 15,181 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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YF05 VSM 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 86.4%.

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 YF05 VSM, 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 YF05 VSM registered?

YF05 VSM is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is YF05 VSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF05 VSM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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