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MR02 SAS

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

47,035 mi
Last recorded47,035 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 47,035 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 46,909 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 46,886 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 46,880 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 46,812 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 46,723 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 46,639 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 46,525 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 46,358 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 46,188 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 44,679 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 43,435 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 41,593 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 38,364 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 32,018 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 26,303 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 26,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 15,645 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 12,085 miles

both front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 SAS 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 MR02 SAS, 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 MR02 SAS registered?

MR02 SAS is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is MR02 SAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR02 SAS 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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