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GV05 HMJ

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,682 mi
Last recorded97,682 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 97,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall been repaired

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

Offside Front tyre outer wall cut

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs pitted

Fail 2 May 2018 97,682 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall been repaired

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

Offside Front tyre outer wall cut

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 11 May 2017 92,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2016 87,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2015 81,441 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 May 2015 81,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2014 76,573 miles

nearside rear tyre badly pershid on tread

Fail 10 May 2014 76,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre badly pershid on tread

Pass 14 May 2013 72,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 66,367 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 66,028 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 57,415 miles

note near side front and off side front brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2010 47,322 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 37,770 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 37,476 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 27,505 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 HMJ is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HMJ, 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 HMJ registered?

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

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