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RY05 XWZ

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

52,737 mi
Last recorded52,737 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 XWZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 52,737 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 49,626 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 47,406 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 47,381 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 46,005 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 43,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn with flat spots on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn with flat spots on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 42,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on inside edge of tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on inside edge of tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 40,061 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 37,528 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 35,280 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 33,299 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2014 30,958 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 30,958 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 28,184 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 26,003 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 23,552 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 21,004 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges require replacement as soon as possible.

Pass 3 Aug 2009 16,808 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 13,920 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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RY05 XWZ is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RY05 XWZ, 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

How do I check the history of RY05 XWZ?

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What year was RY05 XWZ registered?

RY05 XWZ is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 9 August 2005.

Is RY05 XWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY05 XWZ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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