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GR55 TWZ

2005 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,719 mi
Last recorded84,719 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 TWZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 84,719 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 84,327 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 83,741 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 83,555 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 83,133 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 82,829 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 82,439 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 82,064 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 82,064 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 81,390 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 80,374 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 79,319 miles

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 4 Jul 2015 76,617 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 75,568 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 75,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 69,041 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 61,335 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 59,650 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 56,139 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 43,771 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 31,333 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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GR55 TWZ is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GR55 TWZ, 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

How do I check the history of GR55 TWZ?

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What year was GR55 TWZ registered?

GR55 TWZ is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is GR55 TWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR55 TWZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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