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GR55 TXB

2005 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,454 mi
Last recorded116,454 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 116,454 miles

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

Multiple suspension components surface corrosion

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 116,454 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Multiple suspension components surface corrosion

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 106,676 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 95,014 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 95,014 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 86,492 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 86,492 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 82,931 miles

slight bind to o/s front brake

Pass 23 Jul 2018 78,180 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 72,696 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 66,005 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 60,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing uneven (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front worn close to wear indicators also wearing uneven

Pass 25 Sep 2014 57,332 miles

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly and close to wear indicators

Fail 25 Sep 2013 53,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 25 Sep 2013 53,478 miles

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 17 Aug 2012 49,066 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 49,066 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 42,721 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 34,843 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 24,771 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 16,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 16,326 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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

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 TXB is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GR55 TXB, 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 GR55 TXB registered?

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

Is GR55 TXB safe to buy?

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