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FY55 RPZ

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,818 mi
Last recorded48,818 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 RPZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 48,818 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 46,992 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 44,505 miles

All tyres slight cracking

Pass 10 Aug 2020 44,426 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 42,337 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 39,798 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 35,839 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 33,332 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 33,332 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 30,066 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 30,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 26,520 miles

abnormall wear to both rear tyres

Pass 2 Oct 2009 22,182 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 22,169 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 16,825 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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FY55 RPZ is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY55 RPZ, 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 FY55 RPZ registered?

FY55 RPZ is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is FY55 RPZ safe to buy?

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