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ET05 WXV

2005 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

34,613 mi
Last recorded34,613 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 WXV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 34,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 34,607 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 31,353 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 28,804 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 22,448 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 22,447 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2020 19,999 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 17,826 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 17,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Tread 3mm.

Offside Rear Tyre Tread 3mm.

Pass 4 May 2017 16,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Tread 3mm. 185/55V15.

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Shoulder.

Offside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Shoulder.

Pass 13 May 2016 14,409 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 8 May 2015 12,695 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 11,474 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 10,437 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 9,659 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 8,104 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 8,104 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 6,658 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 5,239 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 4,249 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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ET05 WXV is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ET05 WXV, 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 ET05 WXV registered?

ET05 WXV is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 20 August 2005.

Is ET05 WXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 WXV shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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