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M170 BCW

2007 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

94,348 mi
Last recorded94,348 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Toyota MR294,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM170 BCW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 94,348 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 94,015 miles

Central under tray slightly insecure

Fail 21 Jan 2025 94,011 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central under tray slightly insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2024 93,360 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust emission limits only just met on second fast idle test

Fail 26 Jan 2024 93,360 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust emission limits only just met on second fast idle test

Pass 16 Jan 2023 92,909 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 92,515 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and nearside rear bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 92,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and nearside rear bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 92,355 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 92,355 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 91,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 91,791 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 91,703 miles

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

Rear fog lamp discoloured

Fail 26 Sep 2018 91,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp discoloured

Pass 25 Sep 2017 90,207 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 27 May 2017 90,189 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 89,426 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 89,418 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades smearing

Fail 19 Sep 2015 89,412 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 84,171 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 78,539 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 78,539 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 78,504 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded on inner face

nearside front inner wheel arch slightly insecure at front

Pass 28 Oct 2011 75,099 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 14 Sep 2010 71,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

evidence of tyre fouling inner wing but clear on lock to lock during test

Fail 13 Sep 2010 71,140 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

evidence of tyre fouling inner wing but clear on lock to lock during test

Pass 1 Sep 2009 56,914 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 56,750 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 50,028 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 75,267 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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M170 BCW is a 2007 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

Across all 2007 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 94,628 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 M170 BCW, 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 19 years old, this Toyota MR2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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M170 BCW is a 2007 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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