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YL05 YYD

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

113,349 mi
Last recorded113,349 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 YYD
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 113,349 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 113,348 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 107,171 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 106,813 miles

underside very rusty

Fail 3 Oct 2024 106,813 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2023 106,772 miles

underside inc steering and suspension components corroded rear disc back plates corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2023 106,772 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

underside inc steering and suspension components corroded rear disc back plates corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 106,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under side rusting

Pass 28 Oct 2021 106,238 miles

underside inc suspension and steering components corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2021 106,238 miles

Central Front Inner Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Rear Lower Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Central Rear Lower Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

underside inc suspension and steering components corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2020 104,451 miles

underside very rusty

Fail 19 Nov 2020 104,451 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

underside very rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2019 101,285 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion to vehicle under body + all suspension parts in various places but not considered excessive

Fail 12 Jun 2019 101,285 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion to vehicle under body + all suspension parts in various places but not considered excessive

Pass 19 Jun 2018 94,931 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 94,913 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 88,572 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

mil light on

osr/tyre deterated inside tread

Fail 14 May 2013 88,572 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

mil light on

osr/tyre deterated inside tread

Pass 17 May 2012 74,834 miles

front brake dics pitted inside disc

Pass 30 Apr 2011 61,176 miles

plastic underbelly covers fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2011 61,176 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

plastic underbelly covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2010 50,936 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 50,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2009 40,475 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 27,650 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 24,828 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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YL05 YYD is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 YL05 YYD, 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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YL05 YYD is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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