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GU05 EWZ

2005 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

51,822 mi
Last recorded51,822 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 EWZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 51,822 miles

front and rear brake disc corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2020 51,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front and rear brake disc corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2019 51,228 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 51,228 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 50,865 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 50,080 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 48,866 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 48,003 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 48,003 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 47,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 44,943 miles

advise both front shock absorbers leaking slightly

Fail 14 Feb 2013 44,943 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)

advise both front shock absorbers leaking slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2012 42,596 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 35,209 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 29,714 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 25,189 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 20,025 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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GU05 EWZ 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 76.5%.

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 GU05 EWZ, 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 GU05 EWZ registered?

GU05 EWZ is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is GU05 EWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 EWZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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