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GV55 UCD

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,293 mi
Last recorded81,293 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2026 81,293 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 74,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

long parking brake travel to reach requirements but does have travel in reserve

Pass 13 Mar 2024 73,317 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 70,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 64,966 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front headlight deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2020 59,971 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 55,281 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 47,595 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 47,569 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 39,529 miles

Both front tyres low on inner edges

Both rear tyres low on inner edges

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 32,105 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 26,707 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 20,099 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 15,987 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

Fail 25 Sep 2009 12,599 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 12,599 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 8,051 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 UCD is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UCD, 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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What year was GV55 UCD registered?

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

Is GV55 UCD safe to buy?

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