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GR55 UPW

2005 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,141 mi
Last recorded44,141 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 44,141 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 43,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 May 2024 41,762 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 40,897 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 40,484 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 39,409 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 37,165 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 33,617 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 May 2018 33,617 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2017 31,774 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 23,540 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 23,540 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 15,000 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 14,683 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 13,718 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 12,995 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 11,367 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 11,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2010 10,806 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 10,471 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre slight cracking

Pass 16 Jan 2009 9,590 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 UPW is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Black 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 UPW, 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 UPW registered?

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

Is GR55 UPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR55 UPW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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