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GR55 TYV

2005 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

70,404 mi
Last recorded70,404 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 70,404 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 68,608 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 68,599 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 67,329 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 65,927 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 65,927 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 62,755 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 60,299 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 58,740 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 54,238 miles

both rear back plates corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2017 51,733 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 47,590 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside & offside (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded Nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded From rack (2.3.2)

Steering column shaft slightly corroded but serviceable lower U/J (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 47,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside & offside (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded Nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded From rack (2.3.2)

Steering column shaft slightly corroded but serviceable lower U/J (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 41,985 miles

Front flexi brake pipes getting perrished and ferrules corroded

O/s/r caliper heavily corroded and slightly under performing

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

Rear tyres getting low on inner edges

Slight wear front anti roll bar links (and corroded)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 36,710 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 36,710 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2013 30,701 miles

corrosion in steering u.j

offside front tyre worn more on inside edge

Pass 18 Jun 2012 26,038 miles

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

some handbrake travel

Pass 27 Jun 2011 21,694 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 15,293 miles

handbrake travel on the limit

nearside front tyre on the limit due to inner edge,advise renewing

rear tyres getting down(off side rear worn on inner edge)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 15,293 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

handbrake travel on the limit

nearside front tyre on the limit due to inner edge,advise renewing

rear tyres getting down(off side rear worn on inner edge)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 11,230 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 TYV is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 TYV, 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 TYV registered?

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

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