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RL54 BBX

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

89,762 mi
Last recorded89,762 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 BBX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 89,762 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 89,762 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 87,103 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak - not excessively/dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 82,873 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 82,873 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 79,059 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 79,059 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 79,051 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 74,811 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 74,811 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 71,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 71,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 69,150 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 65,135 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 60,253 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 60,253 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 56,268 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 56,268 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 52,085 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 49,434 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 45,716 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2013 41,528 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 37,914 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 33,657 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 33,657 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 28,634 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 24,092 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 18,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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RL54 BBX is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RL54 BBX, 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 RL54 BBX registered?

RL54 BBX is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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