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DA55 VVD

2006 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,300 mi
Last recorded101,300 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota MR251,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 VVD
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 101,300 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened +Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 101,300 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened +Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 93,609 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

ront number plate damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2023 93,588 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

ront number plate damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2022 83,807 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 83,786 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust silencer insecure mount missing and to low (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 83,709 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All 4 anti roll bar links,nuts halfway on,but secure

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded off rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 77,022 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Oct 2020 77,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Oct 2019 66,369 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 66,102 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

under body surface slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2016 59,857 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts worn down to between 1.6-2 mm on inner tread areas (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 May 2015 50,784 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 50,778 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front wheel has a slight bind.

Pass 1 May 2014 44,115 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 39,780 miles

Nearside rear tyre at limit.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 May 2013 39,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre at limit.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 39,041 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 39,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 33,528 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 29,826 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 26,200 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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DA55 VVD 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 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA55 VVD, 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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DA55 VVD is a 2006 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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