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H539 POJ

2001 Toyota MR2

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,928 mi
Last recorded163,928 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH539 POJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 163,928 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 162,176 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 160,381 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 160,381 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 54,270 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 153,554 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 153,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 153,551 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

o/s seatbelt webbing fraying

o/s/f brake slightly binding,all discs corroding

rear number plate cracked

Pass 31 May 2012 145,100 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 145,100 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2011 140,687 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 140,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 139,301 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 139,301 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 136,692 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 136,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 131,409 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 24,075 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 117,861 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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H539 POJ is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Purple with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 H539 POJ, 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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H539 POJ is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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