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GV05 NWO

2005 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

114,893 mi
Last recorded114,893 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 NWO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 114,893 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 113,043 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension items corroding

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension items corroding

Pass 10 Nov 2023 112,911 miles

Rear subframe surface corrosion and rear suspension corroded .

Pass 18 Nov 2022 111,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion to pipe brake hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion to pipe brake hose end. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 108,954 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 108,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 107,656 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 8 May 2019 105,440 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 105,440 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 101,571 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 98,619 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 May 2016 94,371 miles

all tyres starting to perish and worn on inner edges

Fail 24 May 2016 94,371 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all tyres starting to perish and worn on inner edges

front and rear discs corroaded inboard

Pass 27 Jul 2015 89,755 miles

Front shock absorber gaiters deteriorated

Rear tyres worn on inner tread

inner face of front brake discs deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2015 89,755 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner tread

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

Front shock absorber gaiters deteriorated

Headlamp aim too high Nearside headlamp aim above maximum limit. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

inner face of front brake discs deteriorated

Fail 7 Jul 2014 73,563 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 73,563 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 69,310 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 64,046 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 58,062 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 48,696 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 38,225 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 24,959 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 NWO is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 NWO, 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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GV05 NWO is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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