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MR02 RED

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

31,060 mi
Last recorded31,060 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR02 RED
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 31,060 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 30,938 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 30,796 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 30,708 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 30,642 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 30,486 miles

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 18 Jun 2020 30,222 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 30,025 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 29,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall perished

Pass 1 Jul 2017 29,549 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 29,549 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 28,643 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 27,175 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 25,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front suspension shockabsorber upper dust cover deteriorated but not affecting suspension operation

Pass 12 Jun 2013 22,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 20,635 miles

19% imbalance on front service brakes

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disc detriorated on inside face but not seriously weakened advise replacement

Pass 27 May 2011 18,162 miles

both front brake disc slightly detereiorated on inside face

Pass 26 May 2010 16,489 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2009 14,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 12,379 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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MR02 RED is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 MR02 RED, 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 MR02 RED registered?

MR02 RED is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is MR02 RED safe to buy?

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