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GR55 UPG

2005 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

164,042 mi
Last recorded164,042 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 164,042 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 160,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 160,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 159,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 159,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 146,783 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 140,693 miles

Front coil springs rusty

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 140,693 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 129,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Central (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Central (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 129,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust shields loose and rattling

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Central (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Central (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 118,752 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre 1.1mm from minimum wear limit

Offside Rear Tyre 1.6mm from minimum wear limit

Fail 16 Mar 2020 118,751 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Both front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre 1.1mm from minimum wear limit

Offside Rear Tyre 1.6mm from minimum wear limit

Pass 23 Feb 2019 107,206 miles

Front Brake discs rusting on inner faces

Fail 21 Feb 2019 107,204 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Radiator !! ()

Front Brake discs rusting on inner faces

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake discs rusting

Pass 15 Mar 2018 94,122 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 94,122 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 92,871 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 92,871 miles

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

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

nearside front brake pads loose in carrier

Pass 4 Nov 2016 87,197 miles

Exhaust emissions CO values only just within limits

Fail 25 Oct 2016 87,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement parking brake lever on brake caliper (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust emissions CO values only just within limits

Headlamp lenses very cloudy

Pass 29 Oct 2015 73,968 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 61,097 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 52,063 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 40,636 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 27,734 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 16,185 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 13,453 miles

Handbrake lever travel.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Dec 2008 7,463 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 UPG is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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