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OY55 ZPL

2005 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

88,867 mi
Last recorded88,867 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 ZPL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 88,867 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 87,273 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 85,511 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 83,824 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 82,046 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 80,362 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 80,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up incorrect way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up incorrect way (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 78,769 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 75,924 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 72,485 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 72,476 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 70,243 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 67,867 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 63,547 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 54,588 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 46,836 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside headlamp mounting broken, secure for MOT though

Pass 8 Oct 2010 42,099 miles

both front brake discs inner faces heavily corroded, brake efforts ok for MOT though

Pass 13 Oct 2009 34,176 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 27,359 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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OY55 ZPL is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OY55 ZPL, 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 OY55 ZPL registered?

OY55 ZPL is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is OY55 ZPL safe to buy?

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