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GR55 TYU

2005 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,841 mi
Last recorded75,841 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 75,841 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 9 Sep 2023 75,572 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Sep 2022 75,081 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 75,071 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 7 Jan 2021 75,057 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 72,615 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 72,609 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 71,270 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 70,185 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 68,910 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 63,285 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 55,466 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 50,641 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s parking brake has low effort

Pass 2 Apr 2012 39,490 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 42,685 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 42,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 4 Feb 2010 38,208 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 32,954 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 TYU is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TYU, 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

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What year was GR55 TYU registered?

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

Is GR55 TYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR55 TYU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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