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EX55 SSV

2005 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,915 mi
Last recorded70,915 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 SSV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 70,915 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion throughout front and rear suspension/subframes and associated attachments (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 70,911 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing within tread, only just meets requirements (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion throughout front and rear suspension/subframes and associated attachments (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 69,499 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 67,878 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 67,216 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 66,454 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 64,290 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 63,667 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 62,214 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 58,489 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 55,623 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 53,147 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 51,863 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 51,398 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 50,026 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 46,563 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 46,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 39,952 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 29,879 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 20,885 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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EX55 SSV is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EX55 SSV, 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 EX55 SSV registered?

EX55 SSV is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is EX55 SSV safe to buy?

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