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EA05 UHC

2005 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

54,228 mi
Last recorded54,228 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 UHC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 54,228 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all shock absorbers RUBBER PROTECTIVE sleaves breaking up (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 51,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 50,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 48,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 48,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 46,038 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 46,038 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 43,533 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 41,568 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 39,636 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 37,113 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 34,898 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 32,910 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 31,161 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 28,759 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 25,248 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 23,954 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 21,530 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 19,682 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 17,269 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 15,325 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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EA05 UHC is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EA05 UHC, 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 EA05 UHC registered?

EA05 UHC is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is EA05 UHC safe to buy?

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