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GV55 LKF

2005 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,571 mi
Last recorded48,571 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 LKF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 48,571 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 45,734 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 42,620 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 42,591 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding brake stuck on (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 38,970 miles

All coil springs slightly corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front headlamps cloudy

Pass 6 Jan 2021 34,876 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 31,704 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 31,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all springs front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 27,624 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 27,616 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 24,448 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 21,575 miles

Rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 7 Apr 2015 18,664 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 13,852 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 10,762 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 8,961 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 7,615 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 5,511 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 LKF is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LKF, 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 LKF registered?

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

Is GV55 LKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV55 LKF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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