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GY55 FYU

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

102,156 mi
Last recorded102,156 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 102,156 miles

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

Rear both Brake disc dust cover corroded.

Fail 15 Oct 2024 102,156 miles

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

Rear both Brake disc dust cover corroded.

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 97,911 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 97,289 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 96,792 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 94,879 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc dust cover correded.

Offside Rear Brake disc dust cover correded.

Pass 24 Sep 2019 87,380 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 87,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 81,368 miles

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

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

all of rear suspension parts and brake parts are starting to rust.

Pass 4 Sep 2017 80,271 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 79,371 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 77,918 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 76,498 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 72,719 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 72,719 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 65,749 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 56,692 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 48,616 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 48,616 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 40,110 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 40,110 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 30,178 miles

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

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 FYU is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GY55 FYU, 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 GY55 FYU registered?

GY55 FYU is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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