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FY55 RSZ

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

112,989 mi
Last recorded112,989 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 112,989 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle struggled to pass emissions test

Pass 11 Mar 2025 111,923 miles

Discs covers corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

vehicle struggled to pass emissions test

Pass 20 Mar 2024 111,149 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 109,588 miles

Levers on parking brake mechanism of rear calipers don't return fully to stops

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 108,008 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 106,873 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 105,560 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 104,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Offside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres are starting to perish

parking brake only just met the minimum requirements

Pass 10 Feb 2016 101,391 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Feb 2016 101,372 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2015 96,529 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 92,576 miles

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

o/s rear brake backplate corroded

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Feb 2013 87,453 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 76,825 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 76,633 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 65,309 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 53,047 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 53,047 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)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 41,387 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 RSZ is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RSZ, 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 FY55 RSZ registered?

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

Is FY55 RSZ safe to buy?

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