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GV05 HRC

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,234 mi
Last recorded99,234 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 99,234 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 95,674 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2021 95,674 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2020 92,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2020 92,930 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2019 88,384 miles

n/s parking brake just met minimum efforts

o/s dip beam slightly faded

rear brake discs slightly worn/ corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2019 88,384 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

n/s parking brake just met minimum efforts

o/s dip beam slightly faded

rear brake discs slightly worn/ corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2018 84,326 miles

EML on

Fail 15 Jan 2018 84,326 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

EML on

Pass 23 Jan 2017 79,017 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 79,017 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

engine compartment release stiff - cable stiff

Pass 20 Jan 2016 71,228 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 64,312 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 57,194 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 52,234 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2013 52,234 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2012 47,040 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 36,650 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 36,503 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 22,879 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 22,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 17,877 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2009 17,638 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 12,272 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 HRC is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HRC, 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 HRC registered?

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

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