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RY55 TER

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,869 mi
Last recorded36,869 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2026 36,869 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 35,452 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 34,667 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 31,874 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 30,201 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 28,671 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 27,914 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 26,708 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 24,135 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 23,437 miles

corrosion underbody

Pass 27 Mar 2015 22,263 miles

corrosion on suspension components

travel handbrake

Pass 12 Mar 2014 21,754 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 20,892 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)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 20,506 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2011 19,665 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Apr 2010 18,036 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 16,110 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 13,216 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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RY55 TER is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TER, 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 TER registered?

RY55 TER is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is RY55 TER safe to buy?

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