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FL55 UXS

2005 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,567 mi
Last recorded62,567 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 UXS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 62,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 62,567 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))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 62,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 61,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake performance lower than offside

Pass 19 Sep 2022 61,176 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake lower readings than offside

Pass 7 Sep 2021 60,281 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 59,859 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 59,859 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached no split pin on lock nut. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2019 59,776 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 59,307 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 58,287 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 58,276 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 58,194 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 57,552 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2014 56,909 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 56,909 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 55,913 miles

lower exhasut bracket broken

nearside handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 23 Sep 2013 55,913 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

lower exhasut bracket broken

nearside handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 15 Sep 2012 54,986 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 53,673 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 44,502 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 44,502 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 39,421 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,763 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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FL55 UXS is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL55 UXS, 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 FL55 UXS registered?

FL55 UXS is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is FL55 UXS safe to buy?

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