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YH05 WXL

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

85,527 mi
Last recorded85,527 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 WXL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2024 85,527 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 92,161 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 ferrules 2 front and 2 rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2023 82,155 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 ferrules 2 front and 2 rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2021 79,368 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 79,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexi hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexi hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 77,329 miles

Chassis,suspension components,sub frame,rear axle,brakes and fuel lines rusty

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2020 77,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Chassis,suspension components,sub frame,rear axle,brakes and fuel lines rusty

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

Pass 23 May 2019 71,370 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 66,812 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 66,784 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 62,241 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 62,240 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively 30kg (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly 30kg (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 59,082 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 59,082 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 57,825 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 55,535 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 50,123 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 44,944 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 39,939 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 33,767 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 27,615 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 21,503 miles

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

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

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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YH05 WXL 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 YH05 WXL, 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 YH05 WXL registered?

YH05 WXL is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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