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SH55 XPM

2005 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,179 mi
Last recorded36,179 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 XPM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 36,179 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 36,179 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2025 35,806 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 35,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2024 35,677 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 14,772 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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SH55 XPM is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SH55 XPM, 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 SH55 XPM registered?

SH55 XPM is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 November 2005.

Is SH55 XPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH55 XPM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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