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GR55 UAP

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

55,121 mi
Last recorded55,121 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 55,121 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 55,119 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 54,054 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 54,052 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 52,766 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 52,764 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 51,449 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 50,224 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 48,877 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 48,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked in outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 47,592 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded at caliper. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

advise parking brake lever travel is high.

Fail 10 Jan 2020 47,592 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside corroded at caliper. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing some cracking in shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise parking brake lever travel is high.

Pass 14 Jan 2019 46,007 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 46,007 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside parking brake shows low effort.

Pass 8 Jan 2018 43,650 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 43,650 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 41,768 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 41,768 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 40,178 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Handbrake high.

Parking brake application uneven.

Pass 14 Jan 2015 38,261 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 38,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 365,020 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 34,098 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 34,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 32,805 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 28,192 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 23,581 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 17,008 miles

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

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)

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 UAP is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UAP, 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 UAP registered?

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

Is GR55 UAP safe to buy?

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