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FY55 RYU

2005 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

95,009 mi
Last recorded95,009 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 RYU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 95,009 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 94,016 miles

UNDERSIDE-Suspension, steering and brake components corroded.

Pass 1 Mar 2024 92,970 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 92,218 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 91,386 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 90,590 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 89,856 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 88,959 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 87,466 miles

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

condensation in both rear lamps

Pass 21 Mar 2017 86,216 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 84,742 miles

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

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 83,921 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre is deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2014 80,618 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 60,774 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 54,717 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 47,977 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,846 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 33,841 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 25,462 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 RYU is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RYU, 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 RYU registered?

FY55 RYU is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 October 2005.

Is FY55 RYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 RYU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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