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GV05 RHE

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,068 mi
Last recorded180,068 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 180,068 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 176,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 169,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 169,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 159,141 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn - 215/45 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 148,233 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 136,635 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 117,637 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 102,093 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 102,093 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 86,756 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 86,711 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven offside slow to come on (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 71,733 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 57,098 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 51,419 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 47,764 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres are cracking in the tread

Pass 7 Jun 2012 43,589 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 37,794 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 31,400 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 24,392 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 17,307 miles

Offside Front 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 RHE 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 85.7%.

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 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 RHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV05 RHE registered?

GV05 RHE is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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