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J5 BXO

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

126,613 mi
Last recorded126,613 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 BXO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 126,613 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake effort poor

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 126,531 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear handbrake effort poor

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 125,847 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 125,841 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 118,932 miles

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

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

Offside Rear driveshaft bearing slightly worn

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

Fail 30 May 2023 118,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear driveshaft bearing slightly worn

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 111,175 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 111,136 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Mar 2021 101,942 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 101,930 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 100,221 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 99,766 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 99,250 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 98,706 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 97,999 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 96,911 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)

Pass 11 May 2011 94,374 miles

engine management light staying on

front tyres starting to wear

Fail 10 May 2011 94,374 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light staying on

front tyres starting to wear

Pass 20 May 2010 84,188 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 84,188 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 78,333 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 78,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 73,905 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 67,253 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 67,253 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2006 60,553 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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J5 BXO is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 J5 BXO, 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 J5 BXO registered?

J5 BXO is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 June 2001.

Is J5 BXO safe to buy?

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