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J31 EDN

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

85,172 mi
Last recorded85,172 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 EDN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 85,172 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 82,707 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 80,242 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 75,807 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 72,247 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 70,711 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 67,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 66,417 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 66,034 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 65,123 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 63,479 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 58,932 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 54,898 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 50,861 miles

(notes :- alloy rims, front tyres = 185/55R15, rear tyres = 215/45R16, tread depths = n/s/f & o/s/f -4mm, n/s/r - 3mm, o/s/r -5mm.)

front brake discs inner face scored & pitted/corroded.

front inner brake pads are worn.

n/s/r wheel slightly binding.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 46,336 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 42,966 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 42,951 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 35,673 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 26,049 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

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

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

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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J31 EDN 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 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 J31 EDN, 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 J31 EDN registered?

J31 EDN is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is J31 EDN safe to buy?

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