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RJ54 VVU

2005 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

70,281 mi
Last recorded70,281 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 VVU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 70,281 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 69,534 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 68,873 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 68,089 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 67,326 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 66,171 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 66,171 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 65,067 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen on offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 63,800 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 62,422 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 62,422 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 60,502 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 60,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 57,543 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 54,016 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 49,534 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 43,935 miles

front brakes slightly imbalanced 22%

Pass 29 Dec 2011 38,673 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 31,985 miles

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

Nearside headlamp dip beam aim on lower height limit

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

Paint chip on bonnet - nearside front

Pass 4 Jan 2010 25,798 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 19,932 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Dec 2007 14,022 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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RJ54 VVU is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RJ54 VVU, 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 RJ54 VVU registered?

RJ54 VVU is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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The MOT history for RJ54 VVU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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