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GV55 UBF

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

47,226 mi
Last recorded47,226 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 47,226 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded arms rods sub frames shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 47,226 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both lights (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded arms rods sub frames shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 45,402 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components front and rear, rear coil springs sub frames. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 45,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components front and rear, rear coil springs sub frames. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 44,633 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly deteriorated poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All arms, frames + rear springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 39,543 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 39,543 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 34,654 miles

Central Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 34,654 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 34,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracks in outer side wall

Pass 8 Aug 2019 33,125 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 33,112 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 31,703 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 31,104 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 31,104 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 30,037 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 28,293 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 26,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 23,105 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 16,964 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 14,723 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 14,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 10,890 miles

2x front wipers

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

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

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 UBF is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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