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GV55 LHA

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

49,289 mi
Last recorded49,289 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 49,289 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 48,469 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 47,363 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 46,621 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 45,371 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 44,868 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Jan 2019 43,759 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 16 Jan 2018 42,709 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 40,945 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 38,528 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 35,351 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 35,351 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 30,434 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 30,434 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 25,884 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 25,884 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 21,286 miles

parking brake 18% and little reserve travel

Pass 23 Sep 2010 18,856 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 15,652 miles

Both front and rear tyres perished and cracked between tread

Fail 15 Sep 2009 15,652 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both front and rear tyres perished and cracked between tread

Pass 23 Sep 2008 12,071 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 LHA 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 81%.

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 LHA, 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 LHA registered?

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

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