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GR55 UOL

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,397 mi
Last recorded57,397 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 57,397 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front shock absorber dust covers poor condition

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake backing plates poor and rusty condition

plastic covers fitted under bonnet

undertrays fitted front and rear

Fail 12 Apr 2022 57,397 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front shock absorber dust covers poor condition

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake backing plates poor and rusty condition

plastic covers fitted under bonnet

undertrays fitted front and rear

Pass 20 Dec 2021 57,035 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 57,035 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 52,267 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 52,265 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 49,215 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 46,394 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 46,390 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 43,166 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 40,091 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 36,871 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 33,453 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 29,118 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 25,893 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 22,722 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 18,239 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 12,767 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 UOL is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UOL, 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 UOL registered?

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

Is GR55 UOL safe to buy?

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