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EF05 RKU

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

59,273 mi
Last recorded59,273 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 RKU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 59,273 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 55,635 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 54,110 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 54,103 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear hand brake not working

Pass 4 Oct 2022 47,917 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 44,149 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 44,149 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 42,229 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 40,351 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 38,453 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 37,163 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 35,452 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 14 Feb 2013 33,926 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 14 Feb 2012 31,905 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 27,497 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 22,755 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 22,689 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 16,803 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 14,554 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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EF05 RKU is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EF05 RKU, 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 EF05 RKU?

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What year was EF05 RKU registered?

EF05 RKU is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is EF05 RKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 RKU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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