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GR55 TYW

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,525 mi
Last recorded105,525 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 105,525 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 99,251 miles

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))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 92,269 miles

corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 15 Mar 2023 86,329 miles

corrosion to underside suspension components

Pass 3 Mar 2022 80,985 miles

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))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 80,985 miles

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))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 76,402 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 76,401 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 71,983 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 67,035 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 67,034 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 61,466 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 55,777 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 55,777 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 49,932 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 45,234 miles

All four tyres starting to perish and crack.

Pass 20 Mar 2014 40,162 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 35,219 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 29,471 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 23,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake discs rusty inside edge (front)

wiper blades split

Pass 7 Apr 2010 17,850 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 8 Apr 2009 12,608 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 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.

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