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EY05 XJJ

2005 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,765 mi
Last recorded104,765 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 XJJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 104,765 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 104,765 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 99,313 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 99,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 99,256 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

body corrosion

corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 23 Mar 2023 94,126 miles

Both end of sills, start of rear 1/4 panels becoming corroded

Coil spring corroded (all) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 89,393 miles

Front and rear suspension and braking components corroded

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 83,903 miles

Front and rear suspension and braking components corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven brake pad wear on the rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 83,900 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front and rear suspension and braking components corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven brake pad wear on the rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 79,719 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 79,719 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 75,898 miles

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

Front and rear suspension units corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and perishing also (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 71,552 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened getting corroded on the inside face (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 71,552 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened getting corroded on the inside face (3.5.1i)

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

Service brake efficiency low

Pass 22 Mar 2017 68,225 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 68,223 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 64,218 miles

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

Offside front spotlight insecure

Offside rear tyre ageing

Pass 17 Mar 2015 60,352 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front cover fitted to vehicle obscuring items under bonnect

Fail 17 Mar 2015 60,352 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 56,434 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 52,287 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 47,662 miles

front brake pads low

rear pads low

Pass 22 Feb 2011 43,348 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 43,348 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 38,313 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 31,737 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 31,737 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 24,451 miles

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

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

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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EY05 XJJ is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 EY05 XJJ, 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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EY05 XJJ is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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