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K20 TBU

2000 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

118,468 mi
Last recorded118,468 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 TBU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 118,468 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 118,360 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 117,981 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake has slight reserve travel.

Pass 13 Aug 2019 114,310 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 112,471 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 112,427 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2018 112,342 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement both (1.1.15 (e))

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))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2017 100,155 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 100,155 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 92,110 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bit of frosting both front headlamp lens

front under bonnet covers fitted

fuel flap bit siezed

nearside rear tyre tread 1.6mm

rear brake discs inner faces part rusty

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 23 Jun 2015 89,716 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 89,716 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2014 80,189 miles

parking brake efficency just meets min limits indicating repair or replacement

Fail 23 Feb 2014 80,189 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Feb 2014 79,991 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2013 74,565 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 74,564 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 67,474 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 67,407 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 60,077 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 60,077 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 59,862 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 52,366 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 48,675 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 48,590 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2008 45,229 miles

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2007 41,112 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 35,288 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 35,281 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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K20 TBU is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 K20 TBU, 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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K20 TBU is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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