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DY55 TGF

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,041 mi
Last recorded87,041 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 TGF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 87,041 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front ends (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Aug 2022 76,357 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 74,560 miles

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

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

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 72,333 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 72,333 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 70,214 miles

under-body corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2019 69,860 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General Corrosion front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 69,014 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 69,014 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 66,304 miles

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 66,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets missing (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 65,934 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 63,946 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 60,981 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 58,322 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 58,322 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 53,073 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Pass 14 Sep 2011 45,678 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 54,053 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 48,236 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 48,236 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Oct 2008 42,275 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 42,275 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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DY55 TGF is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 DY55 TGF, 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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DY55 TGF is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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