MOT Status
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105,525 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Turret under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake performance low on nearside
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
corrosion to underside and suspension components
corrosion to underside suspension components
Corrosion to suspension components
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Corrosion to suspension components
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
both front tyres worn on inner edge
both rear metal brake pipes starting to rust
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
both front tyres worn on inner edge
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
All four tyres starting to perish and crack.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake discs rusty inside edge (front)
wiper blades split
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)
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GR55 TYW is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 TYW, 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 TYW registered?
GR55 TYW is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 December 2005.
Is GR55 TYW safe to buy?
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