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GV55 UBW

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,910 mi
Last recorded102,910 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 102,910 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 101,528 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2022 98,612 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 93,631 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 89,932 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody condition poor/coorroded

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 25 Sep 2019 88,922 miles

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody condition poor/coorroded

Pass 18 Sep 2018 82,958 miles

All macpherson struts corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

underbody condition poor

Fail 17 Sep 2018 82,957 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

All macpherson struts corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

underbody condition poor

Pass 18 Sep 2017 76,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly deformed on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2016 71,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 71,464 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 65,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 59,679 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 53,924 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 49,211 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2011 48,836 miles

front brake discs corroding inner face

rear brake discs corroding inner face

Fail 19 Sep 2011 48,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corroding inner face

rear brake discs corroding inner face

Pass 17 Sep 2010 47,689 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 36,116 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 21,985 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 UBW is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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