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AP55 RUW

2006 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,670 mi
Last recorded108,670 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota MR251,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 RUW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 108,670 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 101,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering UJ corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2024 95,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45R16 90W (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 95,518 miles

Offside Rear Brake inadequately mounted Calliper retaining bolt loose (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45R16 90W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 90,998 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs showing signs of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside parking brake performance low

Fail 3 Feb 2023 90,998 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs showing signs of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside parking brake performance low

Pass 9 Feb 2022 88,149 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective Corroded off (not the rattle) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 85,087 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp defective

Fail 2 Feb 2021 85,087 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp defective

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 74,531 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirement. It appears the system requires some attention.

Pass 5 Nov 2018 67,811 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 67,811 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 61,663 miles

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

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

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

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

engine bay/under covers fitted

wipers poor

Pass 3 May 2017 51,403 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 49,959 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 49,723 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 56,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 37,499 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 31,431 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 24,931 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 21,711 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 20,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (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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AP55 RUW is a 2006 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 51,361 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 AP55 RUW, 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 20 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP55 RUW is a 2006 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 February 2006.

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