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RU03 LEX

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

40,851 mi
Last recorded40,851 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU03 LEX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 40,851 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 35,723 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 34,978 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 33,315 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 31,605 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 30,654 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 29,304 miles

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

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

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

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2019 28,993 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 28,993 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 28,583 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 27,656 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 27,158 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 27,158 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 26,571 miles

nearside rear park brake low effort 74/120

Pass 21 Mar 2014 24,925 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded inner surfaces

Pass 15 Mar 2013 24,057 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 22,542 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside front shockabsorber gaitor split

nearside rear handbrake reading lower than offside

Pass 24 Mar 2011 20,816 miles

n/s park brake lower effort than o/s 77/120

Pass 18 Mar 2010 19,679 miles

all 4 tyres have slight cracks

Pass 26 Mar 2009 16,547 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 13,066 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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RU03 LEX is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RU03 LEX, 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 RU03 LEX registered?

RU03 LEX is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is RU03 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RU03 LEX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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