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B21 ASE

2005 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,323 mi
Last recorded105,323 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 ASE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 105,323 miles

Minimal reserve travel at parking brake lever.

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 103,155 miles

General corrosion to suspension components

Pass 16 Mar 2024 101,151 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 96,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 92,366 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted preventing view

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2020 88,730 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 84,636 miles

advise o/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 31 Mar 2018 83,291 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

dry structure under vehicle

rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2016 83,095 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Dec 2016 83,095 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 81,739 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 81,739 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 76,484 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 70,627 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 62,738 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 62,738 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 55,105 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 47,166 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,787 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 37,567 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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B21 ASE is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 B21 ASE, 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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B21 ASE is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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