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YP55 VXS

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

45,741 mi
Last recorded45,741 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 VXS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 45,741 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 45,383 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 43,765 miles

Front Coil spring corroded near side / off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 43,235 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 42,956 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 42,366 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2020 41,624 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 19 Aug 2019 39,600 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 38,854 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 37,410 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 Sep 2016 36,294 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 36,293 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 34,320 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 31,649 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 29,450 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 29,540 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 25,522 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 21,115 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 15,006 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 10,793 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 8,051 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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YP55 VXS is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YP55 VXS, 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 YP55 VXS registered?

YP55 VXS is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is YP55 VXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP55 VXS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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