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YT05 ZMV

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

81,457 mi
Last recorded81,457 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 ZMV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 81,457 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 77,833 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 75,892 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine rocket cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under side suspension components corroded not significant

Fail 20 Feb 2024 75,873 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine rocket cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under side suspension components corroded not significant

Pass 14 Feb 2023 73,766 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 71,755 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 69,694 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 65,445 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 60,604 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 60,604 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 57,692 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 55,186 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 55,186 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 52,875 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 52,843 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 48,885 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 44,247 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 38,938 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 38,908 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 33,366 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 27,325 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 21,431 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 14,927 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 14,927 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 8,098 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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YT05 ZMV is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YT05 ZMV, 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 YT05 ZMV registered?

YT05 ZMV is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is YT05 ZMV safe to buy?

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