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NK05 XBS

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

67,957 mi
Last recorded67,957 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 XBS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 67,957 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 66,704 miles
Pass 1 May 2023 65,303 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 17,002 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 62,864 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 59,433 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 59,129 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 58,495 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 56,156 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 50,493 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 50,493 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2013 49,577 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 49,577 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Engine light on.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 45,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Pass 28 May 2011 41,174 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 May 2010 34,275 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 34,275 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 28,680 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 20,920 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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NK05 XBS is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NK05 XBS, 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 NK05 XBS registered?

NK05 XBS is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is NK05 XBS safe to buy?

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