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GR55 TXU

2005 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,008 mi
Last recorded14,008 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2025 14,008 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 13,288 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 12,418 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 11,953 miles

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

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

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

all rear suspension parts have surface corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2022 11,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 11,181 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 11,050 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 10,772 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 10,446 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 10,114 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 9,752 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 8,985 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 8,356 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 7,392 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 6,351 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 5,656 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 3,867 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 TXU is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 TXU, 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 TXU registered?

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

Is GR55 TXU safe to buy?

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