MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,216 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
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))
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))
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))
EML warning light on
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside wiper blade worn
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
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
engine management light on
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
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre wearing on edges
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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?
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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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