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GR55 UBS

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

26,364 mi
Last recorded26,364 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 26,364 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 26,364 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face corroded to excess (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face corroded to excess (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 23,958 miles

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

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

drivers wiper blade is split on the ends

Fail 9 Feb 2015 23,958 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

drivers wiper blade is split on the ends

Pass 14 Feb 2014 21,657 miles

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

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

parking brake slightly low on performace may require adjustment

Pass 15 Feb 2013 19,915 miles

all 4 tyres have cracks in the treads and walls

front brake discs are worn

Pass 22 Feb 2012 18,202 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 16,425 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 16,425 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 13,655 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 9,622 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 UBS is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UBS, 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 UBS registered?

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

Is GR55 UBS safe to buy?

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