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GU05 XBO

2005 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,100 mi
Last recorded75,100 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 XBO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 75,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 88,251 miles

Central Rear Emissions not tested carbon emission is more than authorised (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 68,809 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 68,809 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 59,513 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 53,899 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 49,019 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 44,582 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 39,310 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 33,448 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 28,223 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 25,250 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 17,526 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 XBO is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GU05 XBO, 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 GU05 XBO registered?

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

Is GU05 XBO safe to buy?

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