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GR55 TXX

2005 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

45,023 mi
Last recorded45,023 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 45,023 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 43,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 42,087 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe work above steering rack corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 41,445 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp covers faded (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes near to steering rack slight corrosion (2.1.5 (g) (i))

little reserve travel left on handbrake lever

Pass 24 May 2022 40,781 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 flexi ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes near to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

little reserve travel left on handbrake lever

Pass 14 May 2021 39,395 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 flexi-hose ferrules slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

front & rear suspension component slight corrosion

little reserve travel left on handbrake lever

Pass 1 Jun 2020 38,129 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 flexi-hose ferrules slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

little reserve travel left on handbrake lever

Pass 9 May 2019 36,977 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 36,977 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 35,853 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 34,485 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 33,006 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 31,587 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 30,722 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs rusty

Pass 31 Dec 2010 29,390 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 26,483 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 23,661 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 23,660 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 15,772 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 TXX is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 TXX, 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 TXX registered?

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

Is GR55 TXX safe to buy?

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