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EF05 YSX

2005 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

29,380 mi
Last recorded29,380 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 YSX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 29,380 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 28,835 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 28,471 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 28,424 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 28,253 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 28,139 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 28,132 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 27,945 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 27,731 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 27,513 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 27,406 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 27,406 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 27,087 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 26,695 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 24,787 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 22,826 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 18,235 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 14,504 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 7,422 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 5,764 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 YSX is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YSX, 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

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What year was EF05 YSX registered?

EF05 YSX is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 13 August 2005.

Is EF05 YSX safe to buy?

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