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GV55 LGX

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,605 mi
Last recorded116,605 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 LGX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 116,605 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 113,690 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 111,252 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 108,233 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 108,233 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 103,505 miles

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

General age related corrosion noticed and advised

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 101,573 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 95,428 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test intermittent engine light fault, emissions passed requirments. ()

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 88,601 miles

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

Front Upper Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both front strut gaiters damaged

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 88,601 miles

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

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

Front Upper Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both front strut gaiters damaged

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 80,874 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 74,616 miles

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

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 63,617 miles

All four road springs corroded!

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 60,236 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 53,883 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 43,885 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 35,783 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 35,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 26,203 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 26,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 25,582 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 20,311 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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GV55 LGX is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LGX, 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 LGX registered?

GV55 LGX is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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