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EK56 ULE

2006 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,707 mi
Last recorded65,707 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota MR251,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 ULE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 65,707 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 61,367 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 61,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 61,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front fog switch not working

Pass 2 Apr 2024 54,963 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 49,333 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 49,328 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 45,548 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 44,172 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 41,313 miles

plastic covers and under trays fitted, limiting view

Fail 15 Sep 2020 41,295 miles

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

plastic covers and under trays fitted, limiting view

Pass 16 Aug 2019 38,399 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres, tread slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise, parking brake lever travel

plastic covers and under trays fitted, limitng view

Pass 7 Sep 2018 34,026 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 31,043 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2016 24,874 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 20,428 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 20,343 miles

front brake discs rusted pitted & worn

plastic covers in many places

Pass 17 Oct 2011 16,963 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 14,197 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 11,410 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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EK56 ULE is a 2006 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 51,361 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 EK56 ULE, 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 20 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 EK56 ULE registered?

EK56 ULE is a 2006 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is EK56 ULE safe to buy?

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