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GY55 KXC

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

102,594 mi
Last recorded102,594 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 102,594 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 97,678 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2024 93,152 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 89,235 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 89,105 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 86,094 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 86,071 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 85,143 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 85,143 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 84,983 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 83,535 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 81,808 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 78,079 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 73,205 miles

O/s front suspension strut shaft pitted

O/s rear tyre tread just starting to perish

Fail 15 Sep 2015 73,205 miles

O/s front suspension strut shaft pitted

O/s rear tyre tread just starting to perish

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 67,225 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 63,426 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 58,817 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 50,192 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre treads cracking centre treads.

Offside rear tyre slight cracking centre treads.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 40,819 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 33,501 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise nearside front tyre been repaired on outer tread block

advise rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2008 25,503 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre worn low & o/s/r

Fail 19 Sep 2008 25,503 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre worn low & o/s/r

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 KXC is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KXC, 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 KXC registered?

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

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