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HG05 LGN

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,801 mi
Last recorded94,801 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 94,801 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 94,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 91,743 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 91,743 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 87,323 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 83,423 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 81,665 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 78,719 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 75,561 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 67,842 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 55,316 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 43,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted under bonnet

covers in engine bay

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 36,511 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 24,743 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 24,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 17,495 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Apr 2012 12,739 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 11,679 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 10,936 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 9,376 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 7,857 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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HG05 LGN is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LGN, 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 LGN registered?

HG05 LGN is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is HG05 LGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG05 LGN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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