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SD05 TRV

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

170,279 mi
Last recorded170,279 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 TRV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 170,279 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 155,914 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 147,346 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 147,346 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2022 129,780 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 113,931 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 105,265 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN GEARBOX MOUNT

Fail 7 Dec 2020 105,265 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

SLIGHT PLAY IN GEARBOX MOUNT

Pass 2 Jul 2019 84,565 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 84,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 84,222 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 82,485 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 78,663 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 78,663 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 74,158 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 68,727 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 68,727 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 62,347 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 56,312 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 51,380 miles

n/s and o/s front disc slightly pitted on inside.

Pass 13 May 2010 48,194 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 44,818 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 36,587 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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SD05 TRV 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 78.3%.

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 SD05 TRV, 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 SD05 TRV?

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What year was SD05 TRV registered?

SD05 TRV is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is SD05 TRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD05 TRV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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