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HG05 HTV

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,711 mi
Last recorded101,711 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 HTV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 101,711 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 95,795 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 95,795 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 95,772 miles

nearside front tyre 3mm

Pass 2 May 2019 95,298 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 93,760 miles

off-side rear tyre wearing heavily on inner edge.

Fail 24 Apr 2018 93,721 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section (2.4.A.3)

off-side rear tyre wearing heavily on inner edge.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 92,820 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 91,416 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 88,359 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 85,153 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 75,421 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 65,562 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 65,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 56,406 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 46,282 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 36,795 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 25,100 miles

slight pitting to front brake disc inner surfaces

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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HG05 HTV is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HG05 HTV, 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 HG05 HTV registered?

HG05 HTV is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is HG05 HTV safe to buy?

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