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GR55 TZM

2005 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

124,424 mi
Last recorded124,424 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 124,424 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 120,224 miles

General light underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 113,541 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 107,757 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 103,026 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 99,828 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 96,344 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 89,725 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 83,376 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 83,376 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 75,923 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 66,947 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 59,708 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Dec 2014 59,708 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Dec 2013 50,031 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 50,029 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Hand brake imbalance.

Inner face of NSF brake disc corroded.

Inner face of OSF brake disc corroded.

Pass 5 Dec 2012 42,512 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 34,835 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2011 34,835 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 27,708 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 27,708 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 21,235 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 15,272 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 TZM is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 TZM, 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 TZM registered?

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

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