CarVerify

Free Car Check

EA55 OWW

2005 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

19,367 mi
Last recorded19,367 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 OWW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 19,367 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 19,044 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 18,908 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 18,805 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 18,250 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 17,940 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 17,424 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 16,869 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 16,347 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 15,779 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 15,395 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 14,238 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 13,307 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 12,223 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 12,152 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 10,439 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 8,830 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 8,819 miles

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

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
Full Toyota MR2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EA55 OWW is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EA55 OWW, 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 EA55 OWW?

You can check the full history of EA55 OWW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EA55 OWW registered?

EA55 OWW is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is EA55 OWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA55 OWW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA55 OWW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EA55 OWW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.