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CA54 HRJ

2005 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,545 mi
Last recorded97,545 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 HRJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 97,545 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 97,523 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 97,497 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 97,436 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 97,313 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 97,089 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 96,737 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 96,578 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 94,416 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 90,899 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 85,739 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 79,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 79,669 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 73,360 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 73,360 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 67,419 miles

both front tyre worn on inner edges

handbrake travel

rear pads low

Pass 15 Jan 2011 62,079 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 15 Jan 2010 52,012 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 43,736 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 43,643 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 40,828 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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CA54 HRJ is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 CA54 HRJ, 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 CA54 HRJ registered?

CA54 HRJ is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 January 2005.

Is CA54 HRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA54 HRJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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