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EA55 RUU

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,040 mi
Last recorded71,040 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 RUU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 71,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 70,984 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 70,638 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 69,401 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 67,137 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Apr 2021 65,374 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 30 Apr 2021 65,374 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 64,579 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 63,148 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 61,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 61,052 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 57,333 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 55,951 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 55,944 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 50,402 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 43,124 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 38,727 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 36,103 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 32,316 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 29,664 miles

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

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

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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EA55 RUU is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RUU, 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 RUU?

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What year was EA55 RUU registered?

EA55 RUU is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is EA55 RUU safe to buy?

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