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H353 BAU

2006 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,030 mi
Last recorded70,030 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Toyota MR251,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH353 BAU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 70,030 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 62,072 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 62,072 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 59,067 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 May 2013 59,050 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 58,718 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 57,970 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 57,160 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 57,102 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2009 56,391 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 55,387 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 53,468 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 49,547 miles

number plates not fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Aug 2006 49,547 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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H353 BAU is a 2006 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 51,361 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 H353 BAU, 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 20 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H353 BAU registered?

H353 BAU is a 2006 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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