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GR55 TZP

2005 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

27,952 mi
Last recorded27,952 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 27,952 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear end (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 27,863 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 27,715 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 27,020 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 26,686 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 26,289 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 25,957 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 25,168 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 23,285 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 21,970 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 21,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 19,987 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 9 Dec 2011 15,798 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 11,348 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 7,313 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 4,711 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 TZP is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 TZP, 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 TZP registered?

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

Is GR55 TZP safe to buy?

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