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J653 BAR

2005 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,401 mi
Last recorded64,401 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ653 BAR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2025 64,401 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 64,221 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 64,089 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 63,726 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 63,261 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 62,986 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 62,787 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 61,920 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 61,157 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 60,515 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 59,212 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 57,619 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 56,404 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 54,486 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 52,234 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 50,271 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 48,358 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 46,160 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 44,408 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 43,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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J653 BAR is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 J653 BAR, 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

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What year was J653 BAR registered?

J653 BAR is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is J653 BAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J653 BAR shows 20 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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