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491 GYC

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

32,395 mi
Last recorded32,395 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration491 GYC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 32,395 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 32,187 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 31,925 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 31,465 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 31,197 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 31,043 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 30,897 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 30,685 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 30,599 miles

Front o/s & n/s brake hose fuerrles slightly corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 30,417 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 30,241 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 29,688 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 26,537 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 21,057 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 20,267 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 17,734 miles

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)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Apr 2010 14,986 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 14 Apr 2010 14,986 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2009 11,580 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 7,879 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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491 GYC is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 491 GYC, 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.

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What year was 491 GYC registered?

491 GYC is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is 491 GYC safe to buy?

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