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GY55 KWZ

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,727 mi
Last recorded26,727 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 26,727 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 26,475 miles

All suspension and braking components have heavy surface rust

Pass 17 Aug 2017 25,828 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has slightly restricted free movement

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has slightly restricted free movement

Pass 22 Jun 2016 24,868 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 23,990 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front tyres deteriorated

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 22,977 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 22,309 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 21,690 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 19,138 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 19,138 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyres starting to crack [age]

Pass 13 Jul 2010 17,450 miles

Both the front brake discs are corroded on the inner surfaces both front tyres are cracking on the outer walls

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 16,074 miles

front brake discs coroded and pitted (inside)

tyre tread cracking o/s/f,n/s/f and n/s/r.

Fail 26 Jun 2009 16,074 miles

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

front brake discs coroded and pitted (inside)

tyre tread cracking o/s/f,n/s/f and n/s/r.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 12,123 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 KWZ 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 85.7%.

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 KWZ, 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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GY55 KWZ is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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