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GV55 UBZ

2005 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,233 mi
Last recorded78,233 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 78,233 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 68,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake back plates heavily corroded.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 58,802 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 48,316 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 48,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 42,955 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 41,153 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 11 May 2013 38,111 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 34,319 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 30,913 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 24,751 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 May 2009 17,853 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 16,856 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 UBZ is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UBZ, 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 UBZ registered?

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

Is GV55 UBZ safe to buy?

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