2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Toyota MR2 MOT pass rate and common faults

850 MOT tests in 2024. 66.7% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

118Well above average
Passed first time66.7%
Failed or needed repairs33.3%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 850 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements10.4%
  2. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side5.2%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.1%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.1%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.8%
    26 marked dangerous
  6. Position lamp: not working2.4%
  7. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.1%
  8. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength1.9%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.9%
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes28.9%
  2. Lights & electrics15.3%
  3. Emissions & leaks9.9%
  4. Suspension9.6%
  5. Tyres3.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  7. Body & chassis2.4%
  8. Steering1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened14.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.6%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Toyota MR2?

In 2024, 66.7% of 2005 Toyota MR2 cars passed their MOT first time, across 850 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Toyota MR2?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; parking brake performance: inoperative on one side; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2005 Toyota MR2 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 118, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).