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GV05 RCU

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,216 mi
Last recorded157,216 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 157,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 157,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2021 148,374 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 10 Jan 2021 148,374 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 130,757 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 124,387 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside front fog lamp not working

Offside front wiper smears

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 124,245 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front wipers smear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

No engine oil reading on dipstick

Offside front fog lamp not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2017 114,389 miles

EML warning light on

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside wiper blade worn

Fail 18 May 2017 114,389 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake hose/caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

EML warning light on

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside wiper blade worn

Pass 2 Jun 2016 105,420 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management light on

Fail 2 Jun 2016 105,418 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management light on

Pass 21 May 2015 95,995 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 May 2015 95,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 87,264 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 4 Jun 2013 76,051 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 63,814 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 51,994 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

emissions unstable - suggest investigate

front and rear pads worn

front discs worn

nearside front tyre raised edge worn

Pass 28 May 2010 37,445 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 31,790 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2008 25,954 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 25,954 miles

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

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

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 RCU is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RCU, 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 RCU is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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