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YR05 HCG

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,181 mi
Last recorded137,181 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 HCG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 137,181 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake just made requirements

underside corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2020 137,046 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 136,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside sightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2017 136,060 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 May 2017 136,049 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 133,144 miles

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

Steering rack inner joints have slight play

Undertrays fitted

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 122,675 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2015 122,675 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 111,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2014 111,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 99,403 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 87,630 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 76,850 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 64,484 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 64,484 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 49,957 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 49,957 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 35,325 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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YR05 HCG is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YR05 HCG, 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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YR05 HCG is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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