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GV55 LJC

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

31,226 mi
Last recorded31,226 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 31,226 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 30,728 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 29,420 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 29,146 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 28,597 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 27,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 26,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 25,300 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 24,028 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 23,298 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 23,298 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 22,221 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 21,361 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 21,361 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 20,139 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 19,945 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 19,945 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2012 17,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 17,965 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 16,752 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 16,752 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 12,658 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 12,658 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2009 11,325 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 9,280 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 LJC is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LJC, 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 LJC registered?

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

Is GV55 LJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV55 LJC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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