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YS05 GMO

2005 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

60,077 mi
Last recorded60,077 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 GMO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 60,077 miles

both headlamp lenses dull

surface corrosion on underside, appears to have been stood

Pass 7 Apr 2025 60,018 miles

head lamp lenses dull

surface corrosion throughout under side of vehicle

Fail 4 Apr 2025 60,018 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

head lamp lenses dull

surface corrosion throughout under side of vehicle

Pass 26 Mar 2024 59,755 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front slightly tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 59,418 miles

general surface corrosion to all suspension components

parking brake only just met legal requirements

Pass 1 Jun 2017 59,324 miles

vehicle seems to have been stood a while

Pass 25 May 2016 58,054 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 56,591 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 55,574 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 53,940 miles

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 18 Jul 2012 53,175 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 46,668 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 34,800 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 34,186 miles

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)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 23,896 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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YS05 GMO is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YS05 GMO, 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 YS05 GMO registered?

YS05 GMO is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is YS05 GMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS05 GMO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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