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J2 JDY

2001 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

34,010 mi
Last recorded34,010 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 JDY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 34,010 miles

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

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

general corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 3 Dec 2024 33,850 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise new (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise new (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 33,537 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 33,511 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 33,511 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 33,485 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 33,418 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 33,300 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 33,248 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 33,197 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 33,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear parking brake performance 16%, NS = 74kg, OS = 114kg

Pass 15 Sep 2016 32,964 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 32,162 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 31,681 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 31,438 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 30,909 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 30,124 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 29,368 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 28,604 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 28,604 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 27,213 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 24,214 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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J2 JDY is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 J2 JDY, 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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What year was J2 JDY registered?

J2 JDY is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is J2 JDY safe to buy?

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