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GR55 TZN

2005 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,462 mi
Last recorded39,462 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 TZN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 39,462 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 39,385 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 37,949 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2022 37,545 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 36,334 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 35,644 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 35,642 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 34,620 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake performance low only just met requirments

Pass 17 Oct 2016 34,054 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 32,204 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 30,793 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 28,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front 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 21 Nov 2012 20,737 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 20,737 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 15,099 miles

Both front n/s and o/s brake discs,excess pitting on inner face.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 10,782 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 28 Nov 2009 7,402 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 4,907 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 TZN is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TZN, 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 TZN registered?

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

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The MOT history for GR55 TZN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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