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GV55 NXG

2005 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

55,933 mi
Last recorded55,933 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 55,933 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 55,797 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 55,658 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 55,318 miles

Handbrake would benefit from some adjustment .

Slight coolant leak , bottle area .

Pass 12 Apr 2022 53,210 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 53,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 24 May 2021 52,819 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 52,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2020 52,194 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 52,193 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 51,166 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 48,010 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 40,583 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 15 May 2017 40,574 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2016 33,957 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 27,823 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 25,688 miles

parking brake requires attention offside rear efficiency low and cable over adjusted

Pass 1 May 2013 20,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 18,819 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 13,557 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 8,387 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre worn uneven around inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2009 8,209 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 8,209 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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 NXG is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NXG, 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

How do I check the history of GV55 NXG?

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What year was GV55 NXG registered?

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

Is GV55 NXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV55 NXG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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