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GV05 HLW

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

18,804 mi
Last recorded18,804 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 HLW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 18,804 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 18,607 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 18,206 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 17,808 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 17,178 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 16,644 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 16,205 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 15,526 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 14,531 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 13,519 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 12,426 miles

all 4 tyres are perishing

both front brake discs, inner faces are corroded

Pass 5 May 2015 11,283 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 10,433 miles

front brake disc inner faces corroded and pitted

Pass 22 May 2013 9,628 miles

both front brake disc's, inner faces have corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 8,798 miles

both front brake disc's, inner faces have surface corrsion

Pass 28 Apr 2011 7,013 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 5,435 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 4,258 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 4,258 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 2,988 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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GV05 HLW is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GV05 HLW, 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 GV05 HLW registered?

GV05 HLW is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is GV05 HLW safe to buy?

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