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GR55 TYS

2005 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,090 mi
Last recorded99,090 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 TYS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 99,090 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 99,088 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2024 98,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 98,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 97,950 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 97,484 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 96,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 95,395 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 95,395 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 93,988 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 91,624 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 91,624 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 88,497 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 88,497 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 82,334 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 82,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 74,993 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 68,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 68,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Nov 2013 61,542 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 61,542 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 54,269 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 46,087 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 38,781 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 32,140 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 22,651 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 TYS is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TYS, 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 TYS registered?

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

Is GR55 TYS safe to buy?

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