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GV55 LJY

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

70,193 mi
Last recorded70,193 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 70,193 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 64,725 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 63,701 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 61,555 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 53,123 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 52,447 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 50,368 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 48,870 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 48,870 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 47,601 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 45,235 miles

Front brake discs corroded on the inner part

Fail 9 Oct 2015 45,235 miles

Front brake discs corroded on the inner part

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 42,638 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 39,627 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 38,261 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 36,088 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 33,329 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 28,611 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 21,454 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 LJY is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LJY, 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 LJY registered?

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

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