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SP55 OYO

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

42,228 mi
Last recorded42,228 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 OYO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 42,228 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 42,151 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 42,128 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 42,025 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 41,885 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 41,884 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 41,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 41,591 miles

slight scoring at front brake discs

slight smear from front wiper blades

slight wear on inner edges of front tyres

Pass 28 Aug 2018 40,427 miles

slight wear at inner edges of front tyres

Pass 14 Aug 2017 39,211 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 37,883 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 37,883 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 36,789 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 35,755 miles

REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Fail 8 Aug 2014 35,666 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 16 Aug 2013 34,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Signs of coolant leak at pipe on front of engine

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Aug 2013 34,584 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Signs of coolant leak at pipe on front of engine

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 33,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2012 33,294 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2011 32,187 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 32,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front discs corroded on inside braking surfaces

Pass 18 Aug 2010 29,751 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 29,666 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 25,559 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 20,288 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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SP55 OYO is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SP55 OYO, 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 SP55 OYO registered?

SP55 OYO is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is SP55 OYO safe to buy?

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