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J10 EFS

2000 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,792 mi
Last recorded79,792 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 EFS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 79,792 miles

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

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

The tyres on the front and rear axles are different sizes.

There is very little reserve travel on parking brake lever.

Under vehicle inspection is limited because of covers.

Pass 23 Aug 2022 79,652 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 79,631 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 79,574 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 79,435 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 79,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 79,325 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 79,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section. (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 78,917 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 78,885 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 78,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 77,958 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 77,957 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 77,036 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 77,036 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 76,771 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 76,460 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 76,460 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 75,639 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 75,639 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 75,177 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 75,177 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 72,900 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 67,859 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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J10 EFS is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 78,159 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 J10 EFS, 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 26 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J10 EFS is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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