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GR55 UMY

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,176 mi
Last recorded65,176 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 65,176 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 58,603 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 53,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 46,211 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 36,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 36,865 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 36,865 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 36,640 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 36,206 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 36,048 miles

Handbrake only just has reserve travel

Pass 28 Jun 2016 35,694 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 35,571 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 35,278 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2014 35,278 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 33,954 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 33,766 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and also cracking

Fail 5 Jul 2011 32,434 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 32,434 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 19,790 miles

front brake discs lightly corroded on inner face

Pass 5 Aug 2009 15,248 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 11,308 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 UMY is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UMY, 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 UMY registered?

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

Is GR55 UMY safe to buy?

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