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EO55 FTZ

2005 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

201,335 mi
Last recorded201,335 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 FTZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 201,335 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 196,481 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 196,474 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 191,318 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 191,311 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 188,844 miles

All four coil springs corroded

Engine oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2022 188,802 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

All four coil springs corroded

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 181,948 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 181,948 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 181,939 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 175,066 miles

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

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

parking brake efficiency has just met the limit

Pass 19 Sep 2018 163,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy --- borderline (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake has just met the limit

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 150,539 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs corroded on edges --- all pads o/k (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 138,532 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs rusty on edges (3.5.1i)

engine light on

Pass 27 Aug 2015 124,979 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 113,159 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Pass 19 Sep 2013 102,804 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 88,873 miles

engine management light on

Pass 22 Aug 2011 72,897 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 59,193 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 45,127 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 32,004 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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EO55 FTZ is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EO55 FTZ, 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 EO55 FTZ registered?

EO55 FTZ is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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