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BCZ 4829

2001 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,108 mi
Last recorded89,108 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 4829
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 89,108 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 89,104 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 88,857 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 88,855 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2024 88,496 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Corroded (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 88,496 miles

Offside Front Steering rack casing fractured Mounting (2.1.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Heavily corroded (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Steering Rack Mounting bracket (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded, both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Underbody of vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2023 87,884 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs Strong Advisory (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Heavily Corroded (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 87,115 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 87,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 86,413 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 84,574 miles

Most underside components corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 84,533 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Most underside components corroded

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 83,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

advise brake service including park brake

Pass 15 Jul 2016 81,182 miles

Advise a full brake service

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Fail 15 Jul 2016 81,182 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 79,332 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 79,331 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2013 76,793 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 75,474 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake service

Pass 9 Apr 2011 69,484 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 59,013 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 52,015 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 52,015 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 51,841 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 48,785 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 47,258 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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BCZ 4829 is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 71,549 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BCZ 4829, 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 25 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BCZ 4829 is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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