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FM54 FYO

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

100,317 mi
Last recorded100,317 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 FYO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 100,317 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 98,614 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 96,951 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 96,951 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 May 2022 96,938 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 96,903 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 96,807 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 96,254 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 95,421 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 89,726 miles

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

front coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 81,934 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded

coolant level low

Fail 6 Oct 2016 81,934 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded

coolant level low

Pass 7 Oct 2015 75,686 miles

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 7 Oct 2015 75,686 miles

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 21 May 2014 69,635 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 64,977 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 59,857 miles

n/s/f tyre has cracks in sidewall

o/s/f tyre has cracks in sidewall

Fail 9 May 2012 59,857 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has cracks in sidewall

o/s/f tyre has cracks in sidewall

Pass 13 May 2011 54,523 miles

slight high travel on park brake lever

Pass 6 May 2010 49,796 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on during test

Fail 6 May 2010 49,796 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on during test

Fail 7 May 2009 44,641 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2009 44,641 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2008 41,301 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 39,559 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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FM54 FYO is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FM54 FYO, 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 FM54 FYO registered?

FM54 FYO is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is FM54 FYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM54 FYO shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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