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BG55 HKV

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

75,471 mi
Last recorded75,471 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 HKV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 75,471 miles

parking brake close to reserve travel

Pass 19 Jun 2025 70,811 miles

Under body of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2024 68,107 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehical rusty.

Pass 18 Sep 2023 63,235 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 63,189 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 54,538 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 54,538 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 51,884 miles

Front foglamps inop

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 49,262 miles

Front foglamps inop

Nearside Front passenger seat missing

Fail 4 Sep 2020 49,262 miles

Front foglamps inop

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

Nearside Front passenger seat missing

Pass 9 Sep 2019 45,826 miles

Front foglamps inop

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Aug 2018 40,945 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 35,402 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 34,631 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 33,543 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 30,018 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 25,963 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 22,995 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 22,994 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 20,884 miles

rear tyre walls perished

Pass 7 Sep 2010 18,287 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 17,575 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 17,575 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 15,393 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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BG55 HKV is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BG55 HKV, 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 BG55 HKV registered?

BG55 HKV is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is BG55 HKV safe to buy?

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