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GR55 TYF

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

34,433 mi
Last recorded34,433 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 34,433 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 32,851 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 31,567 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 30,267 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 28,416 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 27,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 27,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 26,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 23,100 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 23,100 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 18,379 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 14,152 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 10,374 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 10,293 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 9,882 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 9,729 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 9,499 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 8,573 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 7,698 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 7,561 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 7,558 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 TYF 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 90.5%.

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 TYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GR55 TYF?

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What year was GR55 TYF registered?

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

Is GR55 TYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR55 TYF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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