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T55 PJF

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,848 mi
Last recorded92,848 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 PJF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 92,848 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Both inner sill corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2024 91,734 miles

Nearside Front subframe starting to corrode

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Front subframe corroded

both front shockers corroded

both front tyres getting low

washer jets poor delivery BORDERLINE

Fail 9 Dec 2024 91,733 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front subframe starting to corrode

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Front subframe corroded

both front shockers corroded

both front tyres getting low

washer jets poor delivery BORDERLINE

Pass 14 Dec 2023 90,737 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded slight corrosion to the pipes that join the steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 89,554 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded slight corrosion to the pipes that join the jack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 88,250 miles

o/s/f brake flexi ferrels starting to corrode

o/s/f coil spring corroded

power steering pipes starting to corrode

Fail 27 Oct 2021 88,249 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of the corroded rear cross member (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting main cross beam to which rear suspension components are attached is BADLY CORRODED -(this beam also carries the lower engine mount) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion to o/s/f and n/s/f strengthening members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes that join the rack are corroding (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 86,985 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 85,732 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose ferrules on o/s/f and n/s/f have corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s/f and n/s /f calipers have corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front shock absorbers on o/s/f and n/s/f have some corrosion but are still functional

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to rear subframe and mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear inner sill to lower wheel arch has slight corrosion on both o/s/r and n/s/r

U/J between steering column and rack is corroded and just passable for MOT purposes….however it is strongly advised that this item is replaced very soon !!!

Pass 10 Oct 2018 83,646 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened all four calipers have some corrosion but don't appear to be seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill to lower wheel arch area of the underbody has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 80,857 miles

both power steering pipes to steering rack corroded

steering uj corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2016 79,257 miles

lower steering uj corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2015 76,832 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 74,697 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 71,953 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 65,898 miles

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 14 Oct 2011 59,263 miles

NS/F TYRE OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 29 Oct 2010 52,099 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 44,211 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 44,211 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 36,099 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 36,099 miles

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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T55 PJF is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T55 PJF, 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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T55 PJF is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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