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GY55 LNO

2005 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

93,473 mi
Last recorded93,473 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 LNO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 93,473 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2024 93,360 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 93,096 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 92,002 miles

Front coil springs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 89,444 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 82,836 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 81,125 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 81,045 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 79,586 miles

Both headlamp lenses oxidised

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front, have excessive inside shoulder wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 75,535 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 66,430 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 66,425 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 58,899 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 50,221 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 40,752 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 31,577 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 27,057 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 LNO is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LNO, 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 LNO registered?

GY55 LNO is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is GY55 LNO safe to buy?

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