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RY54 GSU

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,316 mi
Last recorded88,316 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 GSU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 88,316 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 88,277 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 86,147 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 86,132 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 76,242 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 72,531 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2022 72,501 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 70,816 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 59,405 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 52,132 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 51,298 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 45,440 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 41,900 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 40,400 miles

Chip damage to windscreen

Front and rear brake discs corroding

General corrosion to all inner hub surfaces

Some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 17 Feb 2010 37,876 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 34,707 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 29,112 miles

Nearside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RY54 GSU is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RY54 GSU, 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 RY54 GSU registered?

RY54 GSU is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 January 2005.

Is RY54 GSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY54 GSU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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