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GV55 LGY

2005 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,738 mi
Last recorded86,738 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 LGY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 86,738 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 86,498 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 86,388 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 86,177 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 83,973 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 74,259 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 74,256 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 67,543 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 67,370 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 60,239 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 52,579 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 43,221 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 43,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2010 34,240 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 24,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 24,632 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 24,026 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres bald on inner edge and split

n/s/r tyre split

Pass 20 Sep 2008 20,022 miles

both front tyres starting to split. starting to go out of shape and wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre starting to split

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 LGY is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LGY, 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 GV55 LGY registered?

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

Is GV55 LGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV55 LGY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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