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GV05 HPC

2005 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,316 mi
Last recorded17,316 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 HPC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 17,316 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 14,777 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 12,164 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 8,574 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 7,960 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 7,902 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 7,202 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 6,504 miles

Nearside small tear in wiper blade

Pass 26 Apr 2017 6,210 miles

rear tyres showing slight cracking between treads

Pass 26 Apr 2016 5,729 miles

rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 29 Apr 2015 5,041 miles

rear tyres showing slight cracking between treads

Pass 7 May 2014 4,815 miles

o/s/r/ tyre cracking between treads

Fail 7 May 2014 4,808 miles

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

o/s/r/ tyre cracking between treads

Pass 26 Apr 2013 4,529 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 4,302 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 3,911 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 3,622 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 3,622 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 3,022 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 1,868 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 HPC is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HPC, 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 GV05 HPC registered?

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

Is GV05 HPC safe to buy?

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