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OY05 BXE

2005 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,074 mi
Last recorded78,074 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 BXE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 78,074 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 78,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( Both N/S and O/S Inner Surfaces ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( Both N/S and O/S ) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( Both N/S and O/S ) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2021 77,890 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 77,845 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 77,607 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 77,607 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 77,365 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 77,251 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 76,725 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 74,833 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 71,751 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 71,751 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 63,017 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 55,971 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 55,971 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 46,340 miles

front tyres close to bold inner edge. puncture osf tyre. front discs poor condition inside edge.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 34,760 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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OY05 BXE is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OY05 BXE, 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 OY05 BXE registered?

OY05 BXE is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is OY05 BXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY05 BXE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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