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A21 XLX

2005 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,908 mi
Last recorded112,908 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 XLX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 112,908 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 108,038 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Lightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 103,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Lightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Lightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 100,887 miles

Offside Front headlight aim borderline

Pass 10 Feb 2022 97,396 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 93,783 miles

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Condensation within clusters. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 91,119 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 91,119 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 87,873 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 84,384 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 76,434 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 76,434 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 65,691 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 55,733 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 53,217 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 51,189 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 49,107 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 47,088 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 46,039 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 43,002 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 43,002 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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A21 XLX is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Blue 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 A21 XLX, 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 A21 XLX registered?

A21 XLX is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 May 2005.

Is A21 XLX safe to buy?

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