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BN05 VUB

2005 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,074 mi
Last recorded30,074 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 VUB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2026 30,074 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 30,069 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 30,045 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 29,878 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 29,714 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 29,333 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 28,056 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 27,155 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 25,629 miles

both front tyres worn very close to limits on inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2015 23,581 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 21,654 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 20,450 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 19,781 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 18,730 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 16,542 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 15,142 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 14,581 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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BN05 VUB is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BN05 VUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN05 VUB?

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What year was BN05 VUB registered?

BN05 VUB is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is BN05 VUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 VUB shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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