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GW55 BJO

2005 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

81,509 mi
Last recorded81,509 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 BJO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 81,509 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 81,509 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 80,033 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 80,031 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 79,269 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 79,164 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 75,113 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 68,109 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 68,080 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 64,995 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 63,429 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components .

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

Headlamps deteriorated but beam pattern still defined.

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 61,336 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 59,226 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 56,940 miles

Front tyres starting to wear inside edges

Fail 19 Dec 2016 56,940 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front tyres starting to wear inside edges

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 53,281 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 47,936 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 42,201 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 45,989 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 30,990 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 25,612 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 20,156 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 14,264 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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GW55 BJO is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GW55 BJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GW55 BJO registered?

GW55 BJO is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is GW55 BJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GW55 BJO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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