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YG05 YOX

2005 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,983 mi
Last recorded73,983 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 YOX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 73,983 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 73,831 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 73,641 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 73,414 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 72,402 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 72,341 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 72,190 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 71,980 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 71,362 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 71,048 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 71,048 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front headlight poor/dull

Pass 10 Jul 2015 70,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 66,360 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 63,770 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 63,770 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 62,886 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 61,137 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 52,684 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Jul 2010 52,684 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2009 42,548 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 42,548 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 32,652 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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YG05 YOX is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Red 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 YG05 YOX, 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 YG05 YOX registered?

YG05 YOX is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is YG05 YOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG05 YOX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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