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GV05 HPX

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,579 mi
Last recorded102,579 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 102,579 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 10 Nov 2016 102,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine management light on

Pass 2 Jul 2015 90,432 miles

MIL light on

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

n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and has slight cracking on tread

Fail 2 Jul 2015 90,432 miles

MIL light on

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and has slight cracking on tread

Pass 30 Jun 2014 75,433 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre is slightly out of shape

Fail 30 Jun 2014 75,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside front tyre is slightly out of shape

Pass 2 May 2013 58,117 miles

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

STRONGLY ADVISE THAT THE FRONT DISCS AND PADS ARE RENEWED

front brake discs are badly rusted.

Fail 2 May 2013 58,117 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

STRONGLY ADVISE THAT THE FRONT DISCS AND PADS ARE RENEWED

front brake discs are badly rusted.

Pass 8 May 2012 42,215 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 31,115 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 15,964 miles

O/S/F shock absorber dust cover split

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 15,964 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

O/S/F shock absorber dust cover split

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 12,974 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 10,608 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 HPX is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HPX, 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 HPX registered?

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

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