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GV55 LKG

2005 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

98,448 mi
Last recorded98,448 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 98,448 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 97,506 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 95,001 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 91,554 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 89,525 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 88,491 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 86,950 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 81,230 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 74,300 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 69,554 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 69,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 66,128 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 59,816 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 50,994 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 41,509 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 32,948 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 26,789 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 21,797 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 17,180 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 LKG is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LKG, 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 LKG registered?

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

Is GV55 LKG safe to buy?

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