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GR55 UBW

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,641 mi
Last recorded85,641 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 85,641 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 85,640 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 78,261 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 78,261 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 74,263 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 68,400 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 48,724 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 39,192 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2011 39,126 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 36,525 miles

front brake discs inner faces poor condition

Pass 17 Nov 2009 31,737 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 24,846 miles

handbrake travel to limmits

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 UBW is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UBW, 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 UBW registered?

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

Is GR55 UBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR55 UBW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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