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GR55 TYD

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,127 mi
Last recorded86,127 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 86,127 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))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 83,992 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))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 81,703 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 79,157 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 79,127 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 76,277 miles

Offside Rear park brake reduced effort

Pass 6 Mar 2020 73,543 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 73,543 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2019 69,677 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 69,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 66,138 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 63,833 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

parking brake just met requirements

Pass 20 May 2016 59,740 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn low

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perished

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn low

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn low

Rear pads worn low about 80%

under shields and engine cover fitted covering some components

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn low

Pass 22 May 2015 36,609 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 50,161 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 50,161 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 44,763 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 39,675 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 33,794 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 27,637 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 21,854 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 TYD is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 TYD, 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 TYD registered?

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

Is GR55 TYD safe to buy?

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