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MR02 TWO

2005 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,667 mi
Last recorded40,667 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR02 TWO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 40,667 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 39,935 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 39,099 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 38,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 37,479 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 36,649 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 36,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 35,132 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 34,255 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 34,255 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 33,269 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 32,184 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 27,365 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 18,825 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 7,462 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 7,350 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 6,958 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 6,239 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 5,453 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 4,117 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 TWO is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 TWO, 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 TWO registered?

MR02 TWO is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 July 2005.

Is MR02 TWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR02 TWO shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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