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GR55 TYA

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,204 mi
Last recorded122,204 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 122,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 120,444 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 120,440 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 118,542 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 117,280 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 115,485 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 115,482 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 113,423 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 111,960 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 110,103 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 108,012 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 103,641 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 97,634 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 87,253 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 87,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 77,596 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 69,240 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 65,474 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 55,756 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 55,756 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 43,267 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 29,808 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 TYA is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TYA, 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 TYA registered?

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

Is GR55 TYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR55 TYA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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