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GR55 TZX

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,617 mi
Last recorded111,617 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 111,617 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 111,614 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 105,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 105,829 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 103,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 96,055 miles

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 84,063 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 76,965 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 71,045 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 65,667 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 57,600 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 51,928 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 47,085 miles

all brakes rusty 10% brake imbalance

Pass 28 Jan 2011 33,437 miles

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

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

front brake disks inner face reduced by corosion

Pass 11 Dec 2009 28,204 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 20,964 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 20,964 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 TZX is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TZX, 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 TZX registered?

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

Is GR55 TZX safe to buy?

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