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J17 VEL

2001 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

100,153 mi
Last recorded100,153 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 VEL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 100,153 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 99,222 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 99,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 99,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 96,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 96,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 92,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 84,981 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake has reduced effort, just met limit

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 84,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Lower UJ (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Parking brake has reduced effort, just met limit

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 82,311 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 80,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 73,565 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 73,413 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 64,228 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 63,997 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OS<NS (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 26 May 2016 63,997 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OS<NS (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 May 2015 63,485 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 63,477 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 61,384 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 61,356 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 52,263 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 52,263 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 43,380 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 43,380 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 34,164 miles

offside front tyre has signs of runflat damage to sidewalls

offside rear park brake mechanism feels stiff, effort ok for MOT though

Pass 6 Jul 2009 25,699 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 25,699 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 21,189 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 16,814 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 14,733 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)

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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J17 VEL is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 J17 VEL, 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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J17 VEL is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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