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VE05 EYC

2005 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

85,656 mi
Last recorded85,656 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 EYC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 85,656 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 84,590 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 84,590 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 84,076 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 84,076 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 76,327 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 70,469 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 66,086 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 63,637 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 63,637 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 59,609 miles

nearside head lights misty

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 25 Jun 2018 59,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

head lights misty

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 27 Jun 2017 58,209 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2016 56,618 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

rear tyres perished

Fail 17 May 2016 56,618 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 May 2015 55,329 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 23 May 2014 54,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 May 2013 49,286 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 28 May 2013 49,286 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 23 May 2012 45,535 miles

front tyres mishaped

Fail 26 May 2011 38,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2011 38,053 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 30,802 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 30,802 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 23,339 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 23,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2008 15,577 miles

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

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

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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VE05 EYC is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VE05 EYC, 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 VE05 EYC registered?

VE05 EYC is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is VE05 EYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE05 EYC shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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