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KU55 RJJ

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

140,931 mi
Last recorded140,931 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 RJJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 140,931 miles

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 3 Mar 2025 137,365 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 136,772 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 136,752 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 132,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 132,540 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 129,145 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH IN BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM'S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated fixing bolt to strut loose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE OF DISC PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 129,141 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation locating bracket loose (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brake cable insecure both sides to calipers (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH IN BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM'S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated fixing bolt to strut loose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE OF DISC PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 122,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust in very poor condition

Fail 10 Mar 2020 121,986 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust in very poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2019 118,497 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 115,201 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 108,529 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 99,267 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside front (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 86,849 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2014 85,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 80,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2013 80,034 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2012 73,339 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 62,480 miles

N S F TYRE CRACKING ON VERY OUTER EDGE AND BOTH FRONT TYRES STEPPING ON INSDE OF TYRE.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 50,648 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 40,500 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 29,134 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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KU55 RJJ is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KU55 RJJ, 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 KU55 RJJ registered?

KU55 RJJ is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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