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WP54 VXG

2005 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,924 mi
Last recorded76,924 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 VXG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 76,924 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 69,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 62,724 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 56,844 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 56,812 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded STEERING RACK MOUNTS (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 52,350 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 48,364 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 45,176 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 41,183 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 29,146 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

advise : rear brake backing plates corroded

advise : under body/susp surface corrsion

Fail 12 Dec 2017 29,146 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

advise : rear brake backing plates corroded

advise : under body/susp surface corrsion

Pass 24 Jul 2012 26,966 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 25,875 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 23,348 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 21,699 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 15,324 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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WP54 VXG is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WP54 VXG, 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

How do I check the history of WP54 VXG?

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What year was WP54 VXG registered?

WP54 VXG is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 7 January 2005.

Is WP54 VXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP54 VXG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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