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GR55 UAL

2005 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,602 mi
Last recorded96,602 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 96,602 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened torsion bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 94,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

parking brake low effort

Fail 17 Sep 2024 94,880 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose corroded such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 94,032 miles

Age related corrosion to underside

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 90,384 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 87,691 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 87,672 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 82,913 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 78,591 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 76,012 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 76,012 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 71,875 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 70,117 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery loose

front brake discs pitted / coroded

Fail 4 Nov 2015 70,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery loose

front brake discs pitted / coroded

Pass 22 Oct 2014 67,948 miles

poor image on headlamps

Pass 28 Oct 2013 57,025 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs pitted / coroded

number plates deterated / damaged still able to read

osf side lamp inop tapped now working

Pass 30 Oct 2012 49,666 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate damaged still able to read

Pass 16 Nov 2011 40,660 miles

nsf and osf tyres worn on edges close to limit

nsr tyre cut in tread

slight damage osr cill

Fail 16 Nov 2011 40,660 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nsf and osf tyres worn on edges close to limit

nsr tyre cut in tread

slight damage osr cill

Pass 2 Dec 2010 31,602 miles

nsf and osf tyres wearing on edge close to limit

nsr and osr tyres low

Pass 1 Dec 2009 21,229 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 15,120 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 UAL is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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