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YS05 BGV

2005 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

97,227 mi
Last recorded97,227 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 BGV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 97,227 miles

all underbody and suspension components front and rear heavily undersealed

Fail 24 Apr 2026 97,210 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 94,655 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 89,760 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 84,755 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 81,133 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 76,443 miles

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

Offside Rear water in lamp

Pass 31 Jul 2020 69,466 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 69,466 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 66,289 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 66,236 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 62,629 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 59,638 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 57,378 miles

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 55,181 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 52,094 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake fluid requires changing

Pass 12 Aug 2013 48,051 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 48,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 42,699 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 38,130 miles

FRONT PADS LOW FRONT DISCS CORODED

FRONT WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR

O/S/F TYRE STEPPING

Pass 23 Jul 2010 35,094 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN 2MM

Pass 5 Aug 2009 33,280 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 27,952 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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YS05 BGV is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YS05 BGV, 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 YS05 BGV registered?

YS05 BGV is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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