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RJ55 HBB

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,215 mi
Last recorded126,215 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 HBB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 126,215 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 119,542 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 112,964 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 105,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 99,760 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 90,218 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 90,217 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 81,860 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 74,448 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 73,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs rust pitted

Nearside Rear lamp lens slightly condensated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs rust pitted

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 69,566 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 64,418 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 55,049 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 46,291 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 34,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 34,343 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 25,334 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 25,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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RJ55 HBB is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RJ55 HBB, 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 RJ55 HBB registered?

RJ55 HBB is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 9 October 2005.

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