MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,596 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
All suspension components corroded
Exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Slight corrosion on all suspension components
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
both headlamp beam patterns only just visible
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F Tyre wearing low on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F Tyre wearing low on inner edge
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front brake discs very corroded on inner face
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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.
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GR55 TYB is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 TYB, 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 TYB registered?
GR55 TYB is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 December 2005.
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