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YH55 HMA

2005 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

33,867 mi
Last recorded33,867 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 HMA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 33,867 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 33,860 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 33,801 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 33,793 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 33,765 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 33,759 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 33,442 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 31,225 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 29,636 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 27,841 miles

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 25,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2015 25,961 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 23,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 20,592 miles

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

handbrake requires servicing

Pass 28 Sep 2011 18,972 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 16,700 miles

all 4 tyre getting low on edges

handbrake high

Pass 15 Sep 2009 14,573 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 13,091 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front 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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YH55 HMA is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 YH55 HMA, 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 YH55 HMA registered?

YH55 HMA is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is YH55 HMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH55 HMA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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