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EJ05 VJN

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,851 mi
Last recorded46,851 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 VJN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2025 46,851 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 46,201 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 45,653 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 44,814 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 42,784 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 41,165 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 40,109 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 38,592 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 38,552 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 38,516 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 38,449 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 38,281 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 37,956 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 37,536 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 36,758 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS PITTED/RUSTY INNER FACES

PARK BRAKE TRAVEL ON UPPER LIMITS

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 35,950 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 17 Aug 2009 35,552 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 29,039 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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EJ05 VJN is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EJ05 VJN, 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 EJ05 VJN registered?

EJ05 VJN is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 June 2005.

Is EJ05 VJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ05 VJN shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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