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AO05 GVG

2005 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,870 mi
Last recorded96,870 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 GVG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2025 96,870 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working parked in middle of screen (3.4 (a))

steering stiff/ notchy

Pass 27 Jul 2024 96,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 93,738 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 93,662 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 92,036 miles

Both rear Brakepipes corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 88,544 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 85,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

various suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 81,616 miles

front and rear suspension components slight corrosion

front brake discs lipped and scored

front brake discs lipped and scored

front pads close to 1.5mm limit

various marks and scratches vehicle and wheels

Pass 24 Oct 2012 72,208 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 54,783 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 52,629 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 48,415 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 30,029 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 30,029 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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AO05 GVG is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AO05 GVG, 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 AO05 GVG registered?

AO05 GVG is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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