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GR55 UMM

2005 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,344 mi
Last recorded59,344 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 UMM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 59,344 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 53,928 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 53,023 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 53,023 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 47,504 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 47,502 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 51% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2020 43,055 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 30,420 miles

Nearside Rear N/S Park brake lower effort

Pass 15 Jun 2018 25,311 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 13,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has age cracking.

Nearside Rear Tyre has age cracking.

Offside Front Tyre has age cracking.

Offside Rear Tyre has age cracking.

Pass 24 May 2016 12,329 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 10,914 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 10,035 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 9,549 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 8,954 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 8,596 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 7,881 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 6,801 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 UMM is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UMM, 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 UMM registered?

GR55 UMM is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is GR55 UMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR55 UMM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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