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GV55 UAR

2005 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,252 mi
Last recorded88,252 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 UAR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 88,252 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 86,085 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension / brake components very rusty and corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2023 86,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension / brake components very rusty and corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2021 86,082 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 85,832 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 85,533 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 85,238 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 85,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 84,728 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 84,346 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 83,649 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 83,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 78,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2014 78,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 72,195 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 67,744 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 57,367 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 52,088 miles

Car has engine and/or floor covers fitted. Unable to see certain testable items

Front brake discs are worn and corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2011 51,958 miles

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

Car has engine and/or floor covers fitted. Unable to see certain testable items

Front brake discs are worn and corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 36,880 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 21,275 miles

ALL 4 TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 1 May 2008 10,429 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 UAR is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UAR, 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.

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GV55 UAR is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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