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GV55 XCZ

2005 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

103,448 mi
Last recorded103,448 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 XCZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 103,448 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 103,448 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 101,534 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 99,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 97,424 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 95,319 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 93,303 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 91,476 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 91,402 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 89,314 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 85,845 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 81,695 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2016 77,603 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 74,292 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 74,292 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 72,918 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 67,697 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 67,697 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 61,952 miles

front brake discs have corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2011 60,311 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 56,219 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 46,275 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 46,275 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ofside rear tyre bald on inner edge. (step pattern tyre.)

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 XCZ is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XCZ, 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 XCZ registered?

GV55 XCZ is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is GV55 XCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV55 XCZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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