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A1 ETY

2005 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

34,736 mi
Last recorded34,736 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 ETY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 34,736 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 34,587 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 34,250 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 33,393 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 32,432 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 31,563 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 31,401 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 31,242 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 30,796 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 30,376 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 29,326 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 27,895 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 25,720 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 21,466 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 18,258 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 May 2012 18,258 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2011 13,500 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 11,079 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 8,241 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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A1 ETY is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 A1 ETY, 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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What year was A1 ETY registered?

A1 ETY is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is A1 ETY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 ETY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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