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J555 LMO

2000 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,409 mi
Last recorded53,409 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 LMO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 53,409 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 52,725 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 52,221 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 51,877 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 51,543 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 50,634 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 49,707 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 15 Mar 2019 48,656 miles

Offside Rear becoming perished in tread

Pass 26 Mar 2018 47,616 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 46,158 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 44,822 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 43,630 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 42,371 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 40,470 miles

1. Front tyres wearing low. 2. Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 38,387 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,782 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 32,167 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 28,540 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 27,646 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished and tread getting low

o/s/r tyre perished and tread getting lowe

Pass 26 Jun 2007 26,410 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 25,461 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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J555 LMO is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J555 LMO, 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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What year was J555 LMO registered?

J555 LMO is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is J555 LMO safe to buy?

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