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GR55 TZS

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,926 mi
Last recorded20,926 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 TZS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 20,926 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 19,113 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 18,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 18,600 miles

All springs corroded

Both rear tyres perishing

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General corrosion underneath

Reverse light inop

Small stone chip to windscreen center

Pass 6 Jul 2018 18,383 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

all brake calipers heavily corroded

all brake flexi hoses ferrell ends heavily corroded

all suspension arms/links heavily corroded

all suspension coil springs heavily corroded

brake discs corroded

drive belt heavily deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2017 18,350 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 18,350 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 17,326 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 16,345 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 16,345 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 12,212 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 10,677 miles

ALL DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED

Fail 19 Jan 2011 10,659 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 6,212 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 5,210 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 TZS is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TZS, 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 TZS registered?

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

Is GR55 TZS safe to buy?

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