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GR55 TYX

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

162,718 mi
Last recorded162,718 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 162,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 162,718 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 148,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 125,411 miles

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 100,528 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 100,528 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 76,237 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 53,465 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 30,648 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 10,772 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 7,823 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 5,805 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 4,185 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 TYX is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TYX, 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 TYX registered?

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

Is GR55 TYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR55 TYX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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