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GW55 EJA

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,047 mi
Last recorded36,047 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 36,047 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 36,047 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 28,296 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 26,732 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 25,994 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 25,994 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 24,808 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 22,386 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 16,017 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 10,206 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 EJA is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJA, 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 GW55 EJA registered?

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

Is GW55 EJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GW55 EJA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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