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GR55 TXA

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,008 mi
Last recorded86,008 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 TXA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 28 May 2025 86,008 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear-very slight (1.1.12 (f) (i))

little reserve travel on hand brake

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components but not weakened

Pass 21 May 2024 79,801 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components but not weakened

Pass 30 Mar 2023 75,735 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

surface corrosion to suspension components but not weakened

Pass 28 Apr 2022 72,106 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components, both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components, both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 66,910 miles

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

Little reserve travel on Handbrake

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 61,861 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 59,168 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 55,447 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 51,442 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 48,715 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 44,992 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 41,346 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 37,461 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Jan 2011 32,864 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 27,820 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 19,449 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s handbrake not as efficient as the n/s

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 TXA is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TXA, 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

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What year was GR55 TXA registered?

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

Is GR55 TXA safe to buy?

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