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SV05 WUK

2005 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

53,156 mi
Last recorded53,156 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 WUK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 53,156 miles

Handbrake only just met requirements.

Pass 5 Feb 2025 51,560 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 50,574 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 49,518 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and perished on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 49,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and perished on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 47,716 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 47,716 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 46,233 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 44,077 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 42,622 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 40,796 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 39,281 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 37,672 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 37,672 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 33,459 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,610 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 22,956 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 17,599 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 12,093 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SV05 WUK is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SV05 WUK, 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 SV05 WUK registered?

SV05 WUK is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is SV05 WUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV05 WUK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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