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GW55 EHU

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,081 mi
Last recorded100,081 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 EHU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 100,081 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 92,152 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml on

engine oil on minimum level mark

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Aug 2015 81,542 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml on

Pass 5 Aug 2014 71,892 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

eml on

nearside rear tyre on the minimum legal limit (1.6mm) and worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2013 62,685 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 59,287 miles

engine management light on

Fail 16 Jan 2012 59,287 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

engine management light on

Fail 25 Jan 2011 55,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 55,788 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 48,472 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 48,472 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 40,898 miles

handbrake travel on upper limit and offside weak

Pass 10 Sep 2008 40,732 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 40,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 EHU is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GW55 EHU, 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 EHU registered?

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

Is GW55 EHU safe to buy?

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