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BF55 TMX

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

105,109 mi
Last recorded105,109 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 TMX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 105,109 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 103,346 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 102,588 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 101,371 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 97,223 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 97,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 94,375 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 87,501 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 85,791 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 39,390 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 79,415 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 71,484 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 64,990 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 64,974 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 May 2014 56,367 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 55,861 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)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 52,090 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing on edges osf tyre bald on inner edge

rear tyres low tread/worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2012 50,710 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 44,556 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 38,047 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 31,425 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 24,020 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)

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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BF55 TMX is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BF55 TMX, 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

How do I check the history of BF55 TMX?

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What year was BF55 TMX registered?

BF55 TMX is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is BF55 TMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 TMX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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