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K4 ELM

2000 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

256,184 mi
Last recorded256,184 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 ELM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2021 256,184 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned does not pop up (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside and nearside outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside outer sills are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall 225/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged perished in tread 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape 225/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged perished in tread and sidewall 225/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge 225/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel arch is corroded

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

Rear offside and nearside engine bay lower cross braces are corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components are showing signs of heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake disc back plates are corroded

cooling fan is on constantly

under floor covers are fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 5 May 2015 256,058 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

charge light on

Pass 3 May 2014 248,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2014 248,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 238,669 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 238,669 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2011 230,641 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 230,641 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 225,854 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 225,854 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 215,077 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 215,018 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2007 207,757 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 207,725 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 197,770 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 197,770 miles

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

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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K4 ELM is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

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 K4 ELM, 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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K4 ELM is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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