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GY55 ETE

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

94,909 mi
Last recorded94,909 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 ETE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 94,909 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 94,291 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 93,993 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 93,119 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 91,706 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 89,787 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 88,439 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 85,991 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 83,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 77,907 miles

Full inspection of under vehicle and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2017 77,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Full inspection of under vehicle and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2016 69,433 miles

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Sep 2015 63,799 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 59,314 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 53,680 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 48,974 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 43,699 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyres getting low & wearing both edges

Pass 4 Sep 2010 38,477 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing both edges & tread getting low

Pass 5 Sep 2009 32,622 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 26,088 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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GY55 ETE is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GY55 ETE, 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 GY55 ETE registered?

GY55 ETE is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is GY55 ETE safe to buy?

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