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N21 NKP

2005 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

60,061 mi
Last recorded60,061 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 NKP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 60,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 60,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 58,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge @3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency only just met, advise adjust or repair

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 58,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no headlight beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no headlight beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge @3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency only just met, advise adjust or repair

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 57,133 miles

Exhaust lambda reading only just met limit

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake effort nearly 50% lower, adjustment/service

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 54,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

positive battery terminal loose

Pass 8 Jul 2022 53,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 52,222 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 51,329 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake 45% imbalance (pass due to brake lock)

Pass 24 Apr 2019 49,180 miles

Front shock absorber dust gaiters split

Pass 27 Apr 2018 47,515 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 44,964 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 42,918 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 41,249 miles

slight corrosion on inner faces of both front discs

Pass 17 Apr 2014 39,152 miles

slight age cracking on front tyres.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 37,705 miles

Corrosion on innersurfaces on discs. Edges of front tyres getting low

Pass 20 Apr 2012 37,429 miles

both front discs slightly corroded on inner faces.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 36,917 miles

nearside front brake disc is badly corroded.

offside front brake disc is badly corroded.

Fail 23 Apr 2010 35,789 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in rear tyre

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

both front tyres have radial age cracking between treads.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 35,789 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in rear tyre

both front tyres have radial age cracking between treads.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 34,083 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 32,324 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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N21 NKP is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 N21 NKP, 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 N21 NKP registered?

N21 NKP is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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