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RY55 KMG

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

143,986 mi
Last recorded143,986 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 KMG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 143,986 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 141,385 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 139,226 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 135,961 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 132,006 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 127,114 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 122,967 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 118,395 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 114,489 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 110,713 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 105,883 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 100,774 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 95,728 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 90,727 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 90,727 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 77,914 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 77,914 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 69,990 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 58,491 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 57,436 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 57,430 miles

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

front brake pads on wear indicators

Pass 9 Dec 2008 45,020 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 45,014 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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RY55 KMG is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RY55 KMG, 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 RY55 KMG registered?

RY55 KMG is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is RY55 KMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY55 KMG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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