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J3 GVA

2005 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,058 mi
Last recorded87,058 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 GVA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 87,058 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 86,508 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 85,715 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 85,019 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 84,379 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 83,946 miles

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

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

park brake lever little reserve travel

Fail 1 Jun 2021 83,946 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

park brake lever little reserve travel

Pass 9 Jun 2020 83,309 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 82,737 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 82,381 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 82,006 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 80,881 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 79,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four brake disks are pitted on the inner surfaces

both the front wipers slightly smear the screen

damage nsf bumper

the osf headlamp lense is deteriated

Pass 24 May 2014 78,659 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine managment light on

nearside front bumper has damage

Fail 24 May 2014 78,659 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine managment light on

nearside front bumper has damage

Pass 25 May 2013 68,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

park brake travel is high

Fail 18 May 2013 67,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

215 45 r 16 86 w

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre has uneven wear

park brake travel is high

Pass 27 May 2012 52,757 miles

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

front inner brake discs pitted

Pass 13 Jun 2011 36,972 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 36,089 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 28 Jul 2009 30,239 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 29,778 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 29,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 16,647 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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J3 GVA is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 J3 GVA, 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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J3 GVA is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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