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EJ55 DWG

2005 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,859 mi
Last recorded126,859 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 DWG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 126,859 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 124,686 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering rack mountings (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy but beam pattern still visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy but beam pattern still visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 124,421 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension corroded

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

Nearside Front Strut corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2022 124,045 miles

Front subframe

Rear rear subframe rusty

Fail 9 Sep 2022 124,038 miles

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

Front subframe

Rear rear subframe rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2021 123,892 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 123,892 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 120,583 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 112,182 miles

EMLis on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 112,180 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

EMLis on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 105,810 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 105,810 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 100,441 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 100,441 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 89,993 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 89,993 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

engine light on.

Pass 12 Nov 2013 80,509 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 71,550 miles

engine light on.

Pass 12 Dec 2011 62,136 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 62,136 miles

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

offside rear tyre low on inside edge.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 48,442 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 37,089 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 26,467 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EJ55 DWG is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJ55 DWG, 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.

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What year was EJ55 DWG registered?

EJ55 DWG is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 December 2005.

Is EJ55 DWG safe to buy?

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