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GV55 FHD

2005 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

39,927 mi
Last recorded39,927 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 FHD
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 39,927 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 39,361 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f, o/s/f and o/s/r over 10 year old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 39,334 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f, o/s/f and o/s/r over 10 year old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 38,464 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre not leaking removed ()

nsf tyre 2012 dot code osf tyre 2009 dot code osr 2511 dot code

Pass 31 Aug 2021 38,012 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 36,886 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 36,854 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 34,639 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 32,898 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 32,372 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 30,001 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 28,610 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 26,232 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 23,460 miles

Nearside front tyre tread has a cut.

Fail 21 Aug 2012 23,460 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front tyre tread has a cut.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 20,950 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 18,494 miles

Handbrake travel high.

Pass 19 Sep 2009 16,774 miles

wipers not clearing well

Pass 6 Nov 2008 12,755 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

free play on handbrake

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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GV55 FHD is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GV55 FHD, 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 GV55 FHD registered?

GV55 FHD is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 2 November 2005.

Is GV55 FHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV55 FHD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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