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GR55 TZF

2005 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,699 mi
Last recorded38,699 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 38,699 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 37,117 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 35,467 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 34,603 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 33,196 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 32,095 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2020 30,755 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 29,849 miles

both front coil springs corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2018 29,849 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2017 27,966 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 27,000 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 15 Dec 2015 25,383 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 21,900 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 20,614 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 18,907 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 17,792 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 16,233 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 16,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 14,175 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 14,172 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 11,041 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 TZF is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TZF, 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 TZF registered?

GR55 TZF is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is GR55 TZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR55 TZF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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