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GR55 TZE

2005 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,366 mi
Last recorded52,366 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 TZE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 52,366 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 52,366 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 49,911 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen has damage to an area less than 10mm within zone A

Fail 23 May 2018 49,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than 10mm within zone A

Pass 24 May 2017 47,614 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2017 47,571 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 44,459 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 40,799 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 40,798 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2014 37,102 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2013 32,613 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 26,556 miles

front brake discs corroded/pitted on inner faces

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/f strut dust gaiter adrift

Pass 3 Dec 2010 22,284 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 18,139 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 12,262 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 TZE is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TZE, 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 TZE registered?

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

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